In successful developing countries, MSEs, by virtue of their size, location, capital investment and their capacity to generate greater employment, have demonstrated their powerful propellant effect for rapid economic growth. The MSE sector has also been instrumental in providing goods and services that are of adequate quality with affordable prices to a large number of people, particularly in rural areas. The MSE sector also makes use of the skills and talents of a large number of people without requiring high-level training, large sums of capital or sophisticated technology.
This training module has been prepared to encourage start-ups to create their own businesses thereby curbing the problem of unemployment and facilitate a suitable environment for new job seekers as well as self-employment.