Empretec is a flagship capacity-building progamme of UNCTAD for the promotion of entrepreneurship, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups.
Designed to ignite the spirit of innovation, Empretec empowers businesses to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Highlights of the Programme:
- Global reach. Active in 40+ countries. Powered by a network of national business development centres.
- Certified trainers. A global pool of 600+ trainers, mentors, and experts focused on delivering concrete results.
- Innovative approach. Empretec fosters entrepreneurial behavior through a unique methodology and immersive and experiential learning.
- Inclusive growth. Empretec ensures that opportunity and entrepreneurship are accessible to all.
- Impact on sustainable development. Empretec centres contribute to shape evidence-based entrepreneurship policies that support sustainable development.
Empretec is recognized by United Nations General Assembly resolutions since 2012 as a tool for sustainable development of entrepreneurship.
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Empretec Directors Meeting
The annual Empretec meeting serves as a platform for entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, gain insights into emerging trends, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The 2023 Empretec Directors Meeting was hosted by the Social Development Bank (SDB) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 24 October 2023.
The event saw a significant gathering for entrepreneurs interested in private sector enablers, emerging technology sectors, logistics, and global best practices.
The SDB reaffirmed its collaboration with UNCTAD in December 2024 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to renew its implementation of the Empretec program, with a focus on developing the entrepreneurial capabilities of business owners through innovative training workshops in Saudi Arabia.
