Developing Economic Opportunity
MEPI economic programming is focused on region-wide economic and employment growth driven by private sector expansion and entrepreneurship, providing the kind of economic opportunity that creates more stable, prosperous communities. MEPI works closely with regional stakeholders on economic projects focused on the following goals:
- Encouraging trade with and investment in business, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses.
- Promoting entrepreneurship that creates new private sector jobs.
- Improving legal and regulatory transparency to enhance countries’ global competitiveness.
Examples of MEPI’s collaborations with people in the region include entrepreneur training exchange projects, technical assistance in support of free trade agreements, promotion of international labor standards, and reform of banking regulations and lending processes to encourage business growth.
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