Launch of the ICSB 2020 Global MSMEs Report

Upon spending time considering and analyzing the pre-existing conditions, especially those that have been exploited due to the stress of COVID-19, at our MSMEs Day Celebration today, we feel prepared to continue the conversation.

To dive deeper into the individual facets of MSME realities, we must create platforms that uplift and highlight MSMEs. We are beyond excited to announce that we will have released our 2020 ICSB Global MSMEs Report. This compilation not only expands our discussion, but it also provides us with a physical representation of our community. Within the pages of the Global MSMEs Report, our community’s members share their stories, be that in the form of their research or their experience. This report represents the true diversity and uniqueness in entrepreneurial activity and small business perspectives dependent on location. 

Written with MSME owners, employees, and supporters in mind, our annual report is a our ICSB’s community gift to MSMEs. MSMEs represent more than our economic core, they represent us as individuals. MSMEs represent our drive, passion, and perseverance. This report, therefore, is a time capsule. It works to both represent where we are in the world and demonstrate to readers from where we are moving forward. I am honored to release to you the 2020 ICSB Global MSMEs Report. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy