SMEs are the real growth engine behind the impressive performance of German economy. Economic activities in Germany are dispersed and not concentrated owing to the SME sector. In an interview with Relin Hedly, New Media Communication, Mario Ohoven, President of the BVMW (Federal Association of Small and Medium Enterprises) highlights the strengths of the SME sector below…  1.What is the ...

Ethiopia, one of the most stable countries in Africa experienced radical transformation and stability after the 2012 peaceful transition of power. As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Ethiopia’s economy is on a positive growth trajectory and has made significant progress in achieving its development goals. Demeke Atnafu Ambulo, Consul General, Ethiopia gives an insight into the investment opportunities ...

Thank you Ceann Comhairle, My Department and its Agencies will play a vital role in working through the current economic circumstances, and in making sure that we are well positioned to reap the benefits that will undoubtedly arise when the situation improves. We will do this by continuing to attract foreign direct investment, by helping Irish businesses to develop and ...

ADBI (Asian Development Bank Institute) Dean Masahiro Kawai gave the welcome remarks at the Regional Workshop on SME Development and Regional Economic Integration held in Tokyo from 22-26 September 2008. He focused on the important role that SMEs play in Asia’s regional and domestic economies and how greater sharing of best practices and other experiences can help strengthen three key ...

– Taoiseach Brian Cowen T.D Source: Government of Ireland Published Thursday, 2 October, 2008 – 20:22 I am delighted to be here today at this conference on “Supporting our SMEs: Overcoming Barriers to their Development”, hosted by the Economic and Social Policy Commission (ECOS) of the EU Committee of the Regions, in association with the Irish Border Midland and Western ...