What can governments do to support SMEs and entrepreneurs through crises, now and in the future?
On 27-28 June 2023, Ministers from OECD countries and invited non-OECD economies, alongside partner International Organisations and experts, gathered at the OECD Headquarters in Paris for the OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Ministerial Meeting. On the margins of the meeting, participants were asked “What can governments do to support SMEs and entrepreneurs through crises, now and in the future?”.
Key resources
Access the documents that set the stage for exchanges at the OECD SME & Entrepreneurship Ministerial Meeting 2023. To access all of the key resources of the ministerial, click here.
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Managing Shocks and Transitions - Future-Proofing SME and Entrepreneurship Policies
Key Issues Paper
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Declaration on Enhancing SMEs and OECD Legal Instruments Entrepreneurship Policies for Greater Resilience and Successful Green and Digital Transitions
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Implementation Toolkit for the OECD Recommendation on SME and Entrepreneurship Policy
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The Power of ME in SMEs Every entrepreneur has a story
Small business owners and entrepreneurs play a powerful role in shaping our future – supporting jobs, innovation and communities. Each has a different set of needs and a stirring story to share. This exhibition draws on the business networks convened by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities.