Giles Aijukweb, representing Leshego Microfinance Bank Nigeria accepts the AFAWA Bank of the Year award from Malado Kabba, African Development Bank’s Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society.
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In the last few years, the 27th of June, has been a day for reflection by governments, stakeholders, policymakers and all those concerned with small businesses, due to the vital role they play in every economy. Undisputedly, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) play important roles in the global economy. According to the International Trade Centre (ITC) the joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organization dedicated to supporting the internationalization of small businesses, MSMEs account for more than 90 percent of all businesses and around 70 percent of jobs worldwide.
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This category of businesses also stimulates economic growth and provide employment for large sections of society including women, young entrepreneurs, and poor communities. In recognition of the importance of MSMEs in encouraging innovation, creativity and decent work for all, as well as achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations G