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ICC-ESCWA Center: Boosting Innovation and Supporting Small Businesses in the Middle East

The ICC-ESCWA Center is doing amazing work to champion entrepreneurship and innovation for small and medium-sized businesses across the Middle East. It's really focused on helping them embrace digital transformation and develop the skills they'll need for the future.

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ICC-ESCWA Center: Boosting Innovation and Supporting Small Businesses in the Middle East

The ICC-ESCWA Entrepreneurship Centre is a fantastic example of collaboration, born from a partnership between the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA). It's a leading initiative designed to really boost the entrepreneurial spirit across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Launched in October 2020, the center's main goal is to empower entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), champion digital innovation, and help them become more competitive both regionally and globally.

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