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Best Initiative in Support of SME Development

Who should enter?
This award is open to companies and organisations that have demonstrated support of the development of small and medium sized enterprises. Programmes or policies entered should be operational with evidence of results rather than future programmes.

Criteria
While the award is for a specific programme or initiative, it should fit within a broader ongoing strategy demonstrating leadership in support of SMEs.
Entrants should demonstrate:

• A programme which addresses an appropriate balance between felt and real needs of SMEs

• Clear actions either during or recommended by programme towards facilitating creation or growth of SMEs

• Impact assessment

• Indication of how programme fits in broader, ongoing context and/or strategy to support SMEs

• Programme supports SMEs in their corporate citizenship

• Communication of the successes of the programme as a role model for others

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