The Closed High-Level Ministerial Session for Ministers responsible for Micro, Small and Medum Enterprises, MSMEs Development discussed the promotion of Inclusive Business in ASEAN on the occasion of the Sixth ASEAN Inclusive Business Summit. The meeting was held recently in Bali, Indonesia. Present was the representative of Brunei Darussalam was Dr Dayang Hajah May Fa'ezah Binti Haji Ahmad Ariffin, Permanent Secretary for Economy, Trade and Industry at the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
Minister for Cooperatives and SMEs, Indonesia as the meeting chairman among others appreciated ASEAN's efforts in strengthening regional commitment to inclusive business. The Sixth ASEAN Inclusive Business Summit, hosted by Indonesia, emphasised the importance of establishing a conducive environment for MSMEs and for large businesses to adopt inclusive business, IB models that contribute to inclusive and sustainable development in the region. With the theme “Incentivising Businesses for Inclusive Growth," the summit focused on the significance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in building an IB ecosystem in ASEAN through enabling policies, from accreditation, coaching, to innovative financing schemes.
Source: Radio Television Brunei