EMPRETEC is a flagship capacity-building programme of UNCTAD for the promotion of entrepreneurship, micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups.
Designed to ignite the spirit of innovation, it empowers businesses to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Empretec Programme Highlights:
- Global Network: National Empretec centres support entrepreneurs, including vulnerable groups
- Governmental Links: National centres contribute to policy advice through strong governmental connections and dialogue.
- Unique Training: Delivers exclusive Entrepreneurship Training Workshops to build entrepreneurial skills.
- Proven Experience: Over 30 years of promoting entrepreneurship with a global network of more than 550,000 trained entrepreneurs, known as empretecos.
Empretec is recognized by United Nations General Assembly resolutions since 2012 as a tool for sustainable development of entrepreneurship.
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Empretec Directors Meeting
The annual Empretec meeting serves as a platform for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, gain insights into emerging trends, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The 2023 Empretec Directors Meeting was hosted by the Social Development Bank (SDB) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 24 October 2023.
The event saw a significant gathering for entrepreneurs interested in private sector enablers, emerging technology sectors, logistics, and global best practices.
The SDB reaffirmed its collaboration with UNCTAD in December 2024 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to renew its implementation of the Empretec program, with a focus on developing the entrepreneurial capabilities of business owners through innovative training workshops in Saudi Arabia.
