PLANNING & RESEARCH
This focusses on MSMEs research and policy advocacy activities. It involves the following:
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Carrying out surveys on particular topics to MSMEs.
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Proactively plan and carry out assessment needs and data collection for different industries.
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Identifying areas in which SMEDI can support implementation of SMEs policy
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Coordinate quarterly meetings for small business forums
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Carrying out formal assessments of MSMEs financial needs
BUSINESS INFORMATION & TRAINING
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Coordinating businesses training and advisory services for MSMEs startups
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Assessing training requirements of MSMEs in relation to current offerings by service providers.
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Collaborating with potential service providers to close gaps in MSMEs training and collaborate with them to offer required training programs
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Coordinating business training and advisory services for established MSMEs
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Operating a "One Stop Information center "for start-ups and established MSMEs.
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Facilitating linkages between MSMEs and financial institutions.
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Managing MSMEs information and data and disseminate information to MSMEs.
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Linking MSMEs with Potential to access new markets
OTHER SERVICES OFFERED AT SMEDIs’ ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (EDC) - MPONELA)
This is a training arm of SMEDI with the necessary facilities for training sessions and focusses on:
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Entrepreneurship and Business Management trainings
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Business Coaching and Mentoring
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Provision of accommodation and catering services
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Provision of conference facilities
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Provision of library services
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Provision of social club