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In 1999, the United Nations endorsed a resolution declaring 12 August International Youth Day. The day places youth issues at the centre of the international community and celebrates the great contribution of youth to society.
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With the Youth Startup Competition (YSC) finale at the SME Assembly approaching, it’s time to announce the jury selection who will be reviewing the game-changing start-up ideas from young people across Europe.
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With the Youth Startup Competition (YSC) finale at the SME Assembly approaching, it’s time to announce the jury selection who will be reviewing the game-changing start-up ideas from young people across Europe.
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Find out what's in this edition and access the full version below.
![Professor Johan Wiklund, 2024 Schumpeter lecturer](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-07/SME_A_2024_1600x900px_X_Post%20%282%29_0.png?h=8abcec71&itok=7h3WBUh6)
One of the highlights of SME Assembly 2024 will be the Schumpeter ‘Innovation in Enterprise’ lecture.
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The 15th of July was declared World Youth Skills Day by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The day highlights the strategic importance of equipping young people with the necessary skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
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'SMEs: Shaping Europe's Future' is the tagline of this year's SME Assembly, which will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from 18 to 20 November 2024.
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MSME Day 2024: Leveraging the Power of MSMEs to Accelerate Sustainable Development
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Today, 27 June, is the Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day.
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2024 Youth Start-Up Competition (YSC): Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs to Shape the Future