Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day 27 June
The UN General Assembly, recognizing the importance of these enterprises, declared 27th June the Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable development. They are the backbone of most economies worldwide and play a key role in developing countries. Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises, usually consider the First Responders to Societal Needs, these types of enterprises are responsible for significant employment and income generation opportunities across the world and have been identified as a major driver of poverty alleviation and development. Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations, academia, individuals and other relevant stakeholders are urged, to observe the Day in an appropriate manner and in accordance with national priorities, in order to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable development.

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