Aaron Sydor

Dec 5, 2024 | apec.org | Rhea Crisologo Hernando |Carlos Kuriyama |Aaron Sydor |Carlos A. Vasquez |Carlos Mairena Vásquez

Enabling better data sharing and analysis to drive evidence-based policies can empower small businesses and foster a more inclusive and vibrant economic environment. When it comes to talking about micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in APEC, some important questions come to mind. For example, how many MSMEs are there in APEC? What percentage are involved in cross-border trade in APEC? And how many of these MSMEs are owned and operated by women?