The Job Creation and Enterprise Development Programme
is dedicated to unlocking the enormous potential of enterprises
to create decent, long-lasting jobs. Decent work can only exist
in competitive, productive, and economically viable firms. The
programme seeks to enhance the positive interaction that exists
between the improved competencies of managers, basic workers'
rights and productivity.
Small and medium sized enterprises and cooperatives are
major contributors to job creation An increase in their
number can provide decent employment to the many people around
the world now toiling under poor working conditions and trapped
in poverty.