Join the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership as we discuss the research findings of the Partnership in our two-day virtual symposium. The conference aims to share best practices and present policy solutions for MSMEs in the APEC region. Reflecting on the lessons learned, join us as we gather policymakers, micro and small business entrepreneurs to discuss pressing challenges for MSMEs.

Please note that the event is next day in Asia and the Pacific.

Supporting MSMEs and building the capacity of aspiring entrepreneurs has been at the forefront of economic development policies in Peru. The APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership launched its latest research results at our virtual launch event on October 14th, 2020 hosted in Lima, Peru. Participants were invited to join us in learning directly from academics and experts in the field on empowering entrepreneurs and scaling up small businesses. This event was conducted in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation in English.

This one-day training introduced relevant best practices for entrepreneurs and MSMEs through presentations by Canadian and Peruvian trainers on business development with a focus on social entrepreneurship. The training session included a module that launched the Peru online toolkit and trained MSMEs on its use.

This one-day research and policy workshop brought together Canadian and Peruvian researchers, policy-makers, and local entrepreneurs to discuss APF Canada research on MSMEs and social entrepreneurship. The workshop held a session to discuss the results of the 2019 Survey of MSMEs and Entrepreneurs in Peru: Building the Capacity of MSMEs Through Social Entrepreneurship.

This one-day training introduced relevant best practices for entrepreneurs and MSMEs through presentations by Canadian and Indonesian trainers on business development with a focus on building human capital. The training session included a module that launched the Indonesia online toolkit and trained MSMEs on its use.

This one-day training introduced relevant best practices for entrepreneurs and MSMEs through presentations by Canadian and Filippino trainers on business development with a focus on market access. The training session included a module that launched the Philippines online toolkit and trained MSMEs on its use.

This one-day research and policy workshop brought together Canadian and Indonesian researchers, policy-makers, and local entrepreneurs to discuss APF Canada research on MSMEs and human capital issues. The workshop had a session to discuss the results of the 2018 Survey of MSMEs and Entrepreneurs in Indonesia: Building the Capacity of MSMEs Through Human Capital.

This one-day research and policy workshop brought together Canadian and Filipino researchers, policy-makers, and local entrepreneurs to discuss APF Canada research on MSMEs and market access issues. The workshop had a session to discuss the results of the 2018 Survey of MSMEs and Entrepreneurs in Philippines: Building the Capacity of MSMEs Through Market Access.

This one-day training on the margins of the APEC Summit 2017, introduced relevant best practices for entrepreneurs and MSMEs through presentations by Canadian and Vietnamese trainers on business development with a focus on technology and innovation. The training session included a module that launched the Vietnam online toolkit and trained MSMEs on its use.

This one-day research and policy workshop on the margins of the APEC Ministerial Meetings, brought together Canadian and Vietnamese researchers, policy-makers, and local entrepreneurs to discuss APF Canada research on technology and innovation. The workshop had a session to discuss the results of the 2017 Survey of MSMEs and Entrepreneurs in Vietnam: Building the Capacity of MSMEs Through Technology and Innovation.

This one-day symposium was held July 25, 2017 in the margins of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) III meeting, which was held July 26-28 in Toronto. ABAC is the private sector arm of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and comprises a wide array of business leaders from the 21 APEC economies.