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Ø Improving the enabling environment for MSMEs by
facilitating
their
interactions
with
public
and
regulatory entities, e.g. easing the obtaining of licenses
and certificates as well as the use of digital platforms
to fulfill tax and regulatory requirements;
Ø Increasing direct financing to MSMEs through the
commitment of $25 million over five years for such
measures as micro loans, small business loans, grants
and guarantee facilities through the commercial
banking sector;
Ø Enhancing MSME business development support
through the establishment of the Small Business
Development Centre;
Ø Providing specific support for entrepreneurship and
MSME development within marginalized groups, with
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