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OAS Holds 2nd Inter-American Dialogue of High-Level MSME Authorities

  September 7, 2012

The Organization of American States (OAS) will hold the II Inter-American Dialogue of High-Level Authorities of Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), “Public Policies to Enhance the Competitiveness, Innovation and Internationalization of MSMEs,” on Monday, September 10 and Tuesday, September 11 in New Orleans, USA.

The objective of the meeting is to promote a regional dialogue of high-level MSME authorities on policies and programs to enhance the competitiveness, innovation and internationalization of MSMEs, and to foster the exchange of best practices for strengthening the sustainable development of OAS Member States.

The event, organized by the Department of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism of the OAS, takes place within the framework of the Annual Conference of the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC).

The meeting will be broadcast live on the OAS Website.

WHAT: II Inter-American Dialogue of High-Level MSME Authorities

WHEN: September 10 & 11. 9:30 CDT (14:30 GMT)

WHERE: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras Street. New Orleans, Louisiana
USA, 70130

Reference: AVI-182/12