Policy Guidebook for MSME Development in Asia and the Pacific, 2nd Edition.

721 Inside&cover MSME POLICY GUIDEBOOK FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC i CONTENTS ii POLICY GUIDEBOOK FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2ND EDITION The shaded areas of the map indicate ESCAP members and associate member.* The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) serves as the United Nations’ regional hub promoting cooperation among countries to ac. [...] The opinions, figures and estimates set forth in this publication are the responsibility of the authors and contributors and should not necessarily be considered as reflecting the views or carrying the endorsement of the United Nations. [...] Rupa Chanda Director Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAP iv POLICY GUIDEBOOK FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2ND EDITION Acknowledgements This second edition of the Policy Guidebook for MSME Development in Asia and the Pacific was prepared and finalized under the direction of Rupa Chanda, Director, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division of ESCAP and Tientip Subhanij, C. [...] 119 x POLICY GUIDEBOOK FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2ND EDITION Explanatory notes The term “Asia and the Pacific” in this MSME Policy Guidebook refers to the 58 regional members and associate members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). [...] The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.