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27 June – International Day of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: SMEs Changing the World A reception of entrepreneurs will be held in Balakan Businessmen of the Nigde (Niğde) Region of Türkiye Visited the Baku SME House Investment Portal: A Support Tool Bringing Together Entrepreneurs and Investors on One Platform Azerbaijan Pavilion Featured at IsDB’s 14th Private Sector Forum Exhibition Winners of the Startup Competition Held Within the Framework of the Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings Announced Support for Expanding Sales Opportunities of SMEs The “7th Local Companies Promotion Exhibition” is being held HELF and AZHAB Forums Held in Baku During the 51st Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group Startup Competition Launched Within the Framework of the IsDB Annual Meetings

SMBDA reported measures taken to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on local SMBs at the 37th session of COMCEC 24.11.21

A panel on the topic “The role of Islamic finance in supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises against the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic” was held as part of the 37th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul.

At the panel, the chairman of the Board of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) Orkhan Mammadov spoke about the measures taken by the Azerbaijani government to support SMBs during the pandemic, priority issues in the post-pandemic period, as well as investment opportunities of the territories liberated from occupation. It was noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected the economy of Azerbaijan, like the rest of the world. To minimize the negative impact of the pandemic on the national economy, employment, and business entities, and especially micro, small, and medium enterprises, the Azerbaijani government has adopted a number of support programs. Supporting the SMB sector has become a priority in these short and medium-term business support programs. Measures are being taken to introduce alternative financing to support SMBs and create an SMB Development Fund.