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Attention to the SMBs with questions regarding the 7th Grant Competition Support from entrepreneurs to football clubs within the framework of Corporate Social Responsibility The 6th Meeting of the Azerbaijan–Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council Held in Riyadh Conference on "Constitution and Sovereignty – The Development of Entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan" Held Entrepreneurs Visit the Alley of Honor and the Martyrs' Alley Public Discussion Held on the Activity of Trade Networks Next meeting with entrepreneurs was hold in Aghjabadi district 450,000 AZN Allocated in Grants to Support Entrepreneurs' “Green Projects” Attention to Entrepreneurs Initiating Clustering Initiatives! Business Development Ideas from Imishli Entrepreneurs were heard

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Presents SMB House Model as an Advanced Innovative Experience 26.07.24

Information about SMB houses as an exemplary model of Azerbaijan in the field of entrepreneurship services was published on the organization's website.

The SMB House model from Azerbaijan has gained international recognition and success. SMB houses were evaluated as one of the advanced innovation practices in the competition conducted by the OECD's Observatory of Public Sector Innovation, experts and shared it on the organization's website as an exemplary model of Azerbaijan (https://oecd-opsi.org/innovations/single-support-service-model-for-smes-sme-house/).

The website of the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation has featured a section dedicated to sharing ideas and innovations since 2003. This section highlights innovations from nearly 90 countries, including the SMB houses managed by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) in Azerbaijan.

The website presents SMB houses as comprehensive centers offering a range of services to small and medium-sized enterprises, including business planning, startup support, management, and business development. The integration and coordination of public and private sector resources on a single platform to contribute SMB sector growth is recognized as a distinctive and innovative approach.

It worth noting that the OECD Observatory of Public Sector Innovation, established in 2011, is a global forum that supports the implementation and promotion of advanced innovations in the public sector.