ICSB Sunday Times December 28

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WEEK OF DECEMBER 28, 2025

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ICSB Sunday Times Editor’s note:
Pour yourself a warm cup of holiday cheer, because this week’s ICSB Sunday Times reflects on a year that truly defined who we are. We open with the 2025 Moments President’s Report, spotlighting a milestone year for ICSB, led by the unforgettable 70th Anniversary World Congress in Cairo, where delegates from over 45 countries gathered to reaffirm entrepreneurship as a global force for progress. This edition also looks ahead to the 71st World Congress in Washington, DC, celebrates Egypt’s rising entrepreneurship movement through the Rowad Domiat Business Competition, features cutting-edge research on how founders’ experiences shape venture success, and previews the 10th anniversary of UN MSMEs Day in 2026. From legacy to leadership, from Cairo to Washington, this week captures the spirit of an organization building the future of entrepreneurship—together.
— Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy

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ICSB 2025 Moments, President’s Report

As we close the chapter on 2025, I want to pause and reflect with gratitude on a year that truly defined who we are and where we are headed as a global organization. This was a milestone year for ICSB, one shaped by purpose, people, and partnerships, and I want to share ten moments that capture the spirit and impact of what we accomplished together.

1We marked a historic milestone with the 70th Anniversary World Congress in Cairo, bringing together delegates from more than 45 countries and reaffirming ICSB’s global leadership across regions and stages of development. I want to personally thank Mr. Ahmed Osman, Chair of the ICSB 70th World Congress, for executing a superb gathering at the highest level. (read more).

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ICSB World Congress
Washington DC – July 1-3, 2-26

We are delighted to invite you to the 71st Annual ICSB World Congress, taking place in 2026 in Washington, DC, USA, under the bold and unifying theme: MSMEs World Cup: Entrepreneurship for the World.

Set against the backdrop of the United States’ capital, a global hub of policy, innovation, and international collaboration, this World Congress will celebrate entrepreneurship as a universal force for economic growth, business progress, and innovative development. Much like the World Cup unites nations through shared passion and friendly competition, the ICSB World Congress will bring together the global MSME community to showcase excellence, exchange breakthrough ideas, and elevate entrepreneurship as a catalyst for inclusive prosperity

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ICSB GLOBAL NEWS

Building Egypt’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

At the helm of Egypt’s rising entrepreneurship wave is Perihan Tawfik. A Senior Project Coordinator at the ILO and ICSB Fellow leads the Rowad Domiat Business Competition into its fourth year of empowering young founders to turn vision into thriving businesses through the ILO Cairo program.. (read more)

CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH

The effect of founder prior experiences on a new venture’s organizational structure

Founders with prior startup experience are far more likely to build formal organizational structures in their new ventures, while founders whose background is mainly working in established firms are not. This effect is even stronger in high-tech industries, and the negative influence of work experience is reduced when startups receive venture capital funding. (read more)

by: Sung Namkung &Sergey Ivanov

MSMES Day 2026 – 10-year Anniversary Coming Soon

At the UN Global Compact Korea Board of Directors, I met with the 8th UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon. During his tenure, he sponsored the ICSB and supported UN Micro, Small & Medium-sized Enterprise Day. I thanked them and asked for further support. He also expressed his deep interest in the humane entrepreneurship that gives young people hope and creates decent jobs.

Sports Business Management

Decision Making Around the Globe
by: George Foster, Norm O’Reilly, Antonio Dávila

The latest edition of “Sports Business Management: Decision Making Around the Globe” by George Foster, Norm O’Reilly, and Antonio Dávila is now available for pre-order! 🎉 Published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group in partnership with the Routledge Business, Economics & Law list, this comprehensive resource is a must-read for anyone navigating the dynamic and ever-evolving world of sports business.

This new edition dives deep into the global sports industry, offering insights into key topics such as:

– Strategic decision-making in sports organizations

– The impact of globalization on sports management

– Financial and operational challenges in the sports sector

– Case studies from around the world, providing real-world applications. (Read More)

ICSB in the 1980s:

In 1981, ICSB expanded internationally by creating its U.S. affiliate, later known as the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE).
After its name change in 1977, ICSB’s membership doubled through the 1980s, reflecting rapid global growth.
Throughout the decade, ICSB cemented its role as a leading global forum for entrepreneurship education and small business development.