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4th Industrial Revolution
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
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Private Investors
3 reasons why private equity will enable the post-pandemic economy
Through the right partnerships with private equity firms, small businesses can overcome any structural headwinds in the near term and level the playing field.
Blockchain
How blockchain accelerates small business growth and development
Blockchain technologies are enabling SMEs to access new markets through payment solutions, positively impacting economic development in emerging economies.
Social Innovation
How a women-led café is turning around this impoverished Nepalese community
Amma Café is a women-led, World Bank-supported social enterprise in Lumbini that aims to regenerate a community that has become one of the poorest in Nepal.
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
South-East Asian SMEs are missing out on the digital revolution. Here's how to get them on board
South-East Asia's underperforming SMEs have yet to experience the full benefits of the explosion of digital platforms and services
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
5 key insights on the future-readiness of SMEs
SMEs play a significant role in enabling and shaping the nature of innovation. We share the insights of over 300 CEOs and founders of forward-looking SMEs.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Improving access to finance for businesses in MENA region
Public-private collaboration is needed to form a regulatory framework that enables businesses in MENA to access finance and grow a resilient economy.
Indonesia
Why e-commerce is key to Indonesia's small businesses
New research has found that e-commerce is helping Indonesian entrepreneurs survive the pandemic. They also need government support and digital training
Innovation
Here are the top 10 nations enjoying the fastest growth in small businesses – and why it matters
The innovation born from the pandemic has created a host of new digitally native businesses designed to meet evolving needs and new market opportunities.
Indonesia
Indonesia's SMEs hold the key to growth. How can they scale up?
Indonesia's small businesses will be an essential driver of its economy, but owners need to understand how to scale up. A new blueprint is designed to help
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