UNCTAD, in partnership with Africa Economic Zones Organization (AEZO), has joined efforts to elaborate a comprehensive guide for practitioners on " Promoting MSMEs Development and Entrepreneurship in and around SEZs in Africa. "

The objective of the guide is to offer practical guidance to policymakers, SEZ authorities and management companies, and other institutions and stakeholders engaged in MSME support in the development of policies, initiatives, and facilities for the effective promotion of entrepreneurship in and around SEZs.

This event will have two main segments, a presentation of the guide and its main recommendations, followed by an interactive discussion, and secondly, testimonial videos to showcase the experience of African SEZs in promoting entrepreneurship.