The role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in shaping local and regional development was the focus of a conference held on Friday, 12 December. The event was organised by the Department of Regional Policy at the University of Zielona Góra, in cooperation with the City of Zielona Góra and the Lubusz Development Fund – a company owned by the Lubusz Voivodeship Local Government, established to provide regional entrepreneurs with repayable financial instruments to support business development.
This year’s edition of the conference was devoted to the importance of the MSME sector. The event brought together representatives of academia, local and regional government authorities, as well as local entrepreneurs. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences and develop new strategies for the economic development of the Lubusz Voivodeship. The main objective of the conference was to deepen knowledge of the role enterprises play in regional development and to define the responsibilities of local government in creating business-friendly conditions.
The conference was divided into three thematic modules. The first focused on the role of MSMEs and the responsibilities of municipal governments in stimulating economic development. The second panel addressed the role of territorial self-government in shaping the socio-economic development of the Lubusz region, offering insights from a regional perspective. The final module explored the expectations of MSMEs towards local government in initiating and supporting business activity, providing a valuable overview of current business needs.
Participants of the 5th Conference “The Role of MSMEs in Shaping Local and Regional Development” unanimously emphasised that effective support for local development requires continuous dialogue and a precise understanding of entrepreneurs’ needs by public administration.
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