Phase I of the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership in Peru focused on social entrepreneurship by supporting businesses to give back to their communities. Gender-inclusive programming worked to support women and girls in closing the gender gap in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
This phase began in 2016 and concluded in May 2021.
The MSME Toolkit delivers practical ideas, addresses key challenges, and introduces relevant best practices on MSME business development to entrepreneurs in APEC developing economies through on-the-ground training with Canadian and local experts.
Relevant and evidence-driven insights into the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs experience in the Peru.