The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched the Small Business Champions Initiative under the theme “Helping smallholder farmers go global.”
Winners will be announced at a virtual event on MSMEs Day on June 27.
The initiative is looking for proposals that will help smallholder farmers access international markets and supply chains. Proposals can be submitted by small businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
The contest seeks to raise awareness among businesses and policymakers of the difficulties smallholder farmers encounter when it comes to international trade, highlight best practices, and support smallholder farmers’ participation in international trade to business innovation and resilience.
The deadline for submitting proposals is May 5.