SMB

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The most active entrepreneurs of 2024 have been awarded A citizen reception was held at KOBİA Results of the 6th grant competition announced for financing projects by SMB entities have been disclosed A memorandum on the green transition of SMBs signed between KOBİA and the Asian Development Bank Business forum conducted within the framework of the project "Increasing attractiveness of the Shamakhi district for private Investments" New Startups Contributing to Digitalization The 9th "KOB Fest" exhibition -sales fair is underway in Göyçay With the support of KOBİA, Azerbaijani entrepreneurs' products were showcased at the "MÜSİAD EXPO" and "Halal Expo" exhibitions Yet another meeting of the sub-group on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) standards was held 8 more SMBs have received the "Startup" certificate

A survey among 6000 SMBs was conducted last year 17.01.20

In 2019, the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) conducted 15 surveys among micro, small and medium businesses (SMBs).

Surveys conducted among SMBs operating in Baku and regions of the country cover fields such as connection to the electricity grid, the reforms in the judicial system, issuance of construction permits,corporate governance in companies, identification of needs of entrepreneurs for training, professions and specialties, reforms to improve the business environment, import-export operations, and self-employment.

About 6,000 SMBs participated in surveys to study the needs and proposals of SMBs and identify the challenges they face. Answers for over 180 questions were received, summarized and analyzed, to presently undertake relevant measures.