![]() ![]() This report assesses how issues concerning adequate levels of telecoms infrastructure, regulation and investment either help or hinder MSMEs from finding new opportunities through e-commerce.įind out more WTO working papers on MSMEs More about the Small Business Champions MSME research notesĮ-commerce in Developing Countries: Opportunities and challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises (2013) Launched in 2021 by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the WTO Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), the Small Business Champions is an annual competition that provides an opportunity for businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce and non-governmental organizations to propose innovative, practical ways of helping small businesses play a more active role in world trade. More about Trade Dialogues Small Business Champions MSME participation in international trade is one of the issues discussed by the WTO's Trade Dialogues series, where stakeholders such as the private sector have the opportunity to highlight issues they find important. More about the EIF and the STDF Initiatives with the private sector and others Trade Dialogues The STDF helps governments improve the implementation of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to increase trading opportunities for MSMEs. The EIF helps governments address constraints related to competitiveness, growth potential and supply chain weaknesses, including specific constraints faced by MSMEs. ![]() The WTO, in collaboration with other agencies, supports initiatives designed to assist developing countries benefit from trading opportunities. More about Aid for Trade Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) and the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) The draft programme for 2020-21 stresses the importance of MSME-dominated sectors, such as agriculture and tourism, in boosting economic development. The programme also reviewed how A4T addresses trade-related infrastructure constraints, including for MSMEs. The 2018-19 Work Programme for Aid for Trade (A4T), a multi-stakeholder initiative, looked into how trade could contribute to economic diversification, empowerment and poverty reduction through the effective participation of MSMEs, women and youth. The MSME-related policies presented in that context include financial assistance schemes, streamlining application procedures, and enhanced transparency of intellectual property rules. Members have recognized the particular significance of intellectual property rights for small businesses, whose intellectual capital is often their main asset. In the Council for Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), WTO members exchange information about their policies aimed at supporting MSMEs' creativity, inventiveness and investments in research and technology. More about government procurement Intellectual property Increasing MSMEs participation in government procurement also ensures a more competitive bidding process, thus achieving better value for money in government purchases. The WTO's Government Procurement Committee launched a work programme on MSMEs in 2012 to facilitate MSME participation in government procurement projects and to maximize their potential for growth. More about trade finance Government procurement The Working Group on Trade, Debt and Finance looks into how trade-related measures can contribute to solving the problems of debt faced by developing countries and how to improve the availability of trade finance, notably for MSMEs. Global Trade Helpdesk: trade intelligence for all Working Group on Trade, Debt and Finance The Helpdesk was launched jointly by the International Trade Centre, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the WTO at the WTO’s 11th Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires in December 2017. The Global Trade Helpdesk is an online platform that simplifies market research for companies, especially MSMEs, by integrating trade and business information into a single online portal. More about the Informal Group Global Trade Helpdesk It currently consists of 91 WTO members and is open to all members. The Group aims to identify and address obstacles to MSME participation in international trade. ![]() ![]() The Informal Working Group on MSMEs was launched at the 11th Ministerial Conference in December 2017. WTO initiatives Informal Working Group on MSMEs ![]()
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