SUMMARY
Abstract: The report reviews the Empretec concept and how it evolved over the past ten years, and discusses its relevance for the next decade. The main text describes the programme's approach, its assistance to entrepreneurs, the service structure, the institutional set-up, and the international networking mechanism. Text boxes featuring selected entrepreneurs are included to illustrate the impact of the programme. Some boxes feature national projects to demonstrate how the individual needs of developing country SMEs are addressed. The annexes present a number of key partners Empretec closely collaborates with. [English only]
