1. www.unido.org Programa ONUDI - LAC Reunión de Expertos ONUDI/GRULAC Programa Estratégico Regional 15-17 Noviembre 2006 Sala de Conferencias II, 7 piso, Edificio C, VIC, Viena Reunión de Expertos ONUDI/GRULAC Programa Estratégico Regional 15-17 Noviembre 2006 Sala de Conferencias II, 7 piso, Edificio C, VIC, Viena Private Sector Development Branch

2. www.unido.org Private Sector Development Branch Private sector as the engine of growth 16 November 2006

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4. Enhance the role of the private sector as the engine of growth for poverty reduction “A vibrant private sector – with enterprises making investments, creating jobs and improving productivity – promotes growth and creates opportunities for poor people” (MTPF 2004-2007) Mandate

5. www.unido.org UNIDO’S PSD TRIANGLE Promote improvements in the business environment (policy, regulatory and institutional framework) Promote clusters and business linkages among enterprises, between enterprises and institutions, and between large corporations and SMEs towards their integration into national and global value chains and fostering responsible business practices Facilitate entrepreneurship development and development of disadvantaged regions (rural, post-conflict areas) and vulnerable SME segments (women, youth)

6. www.unido.org BoliviaSME development seminar planned for 2007 on clusters and networks ColombiaCluster development project on-going EcuadorCluster development project just completed. New phase to be designed in 2007 Industrial competitiveness programme Per ú Export consortia project on-going CubaEntrepreneurial Enhancement Programme and Information networks Rep ú blica Dominicana Seminar on cluster development planned in November 2006 El SalvadorProject for cluster development designed GuatemalaRural SME programme implemented HondurasCluster and networks development programme (one of the first) NicaraguaOn going cluster development project Industrial policy, Entrepreneurship development curriculum, CSR BrasilExchange on cluster development (SEBRAE) Chile Collaboration with CORFO (e.g., joint regional seminar on SME networking) Uruguay Export consortia M é xicoCluster development programme in collaboration with UNDP PSD track record in LAC

7. www.unido.org  In 12 out of the 14 countries, activities focused on Clusters and Business Linkages approach  Increasing demand for national/regional training courses on Clusters and Business Linkages  Regional exchanges on CBL experiences  Collaboration with IADB  Projects for disadvantaged regions / youth entrepreneurship also important thematic for the region Emerging trends

8. www.unido.org UNIDO Services  Technical assistance projects: Technical guidance and advice on project formulation, management, evaluation Capacity building and training: training of trainers and training for final beneficiaries (entrepreneurs, BDS, policy makers) Advice on favorable regulatory and incentive framework  Information: Documentation on programmes, website, working papers  Expert Group Meetings and Joint Learning Programmes  Methodologies and Manuals …/…

9. www.unido.org  Regular training courses (Turin)  Regional training courses  On-line Policy Tool BoxOn-line Policy Tool Box New services in response to emerging trends

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