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The Government of El Salvador, through the National Commission for Micro and Small Enterprises (CONAMYPE), held the forum “Exporta SV: The Path of Micro and Small Enterprises to Export,” an initiative aimed at strengthening the export culture and improving the competitiveness of the country’s micro and small businesses.
The event brought together more than 125 micro and small enterprises with export potential, from sectors such as handicrafts, textiles and apparel, footwear, technology, food, beverages, and agribusiness. The main objective was to provide strategic tools that will allow these production units to scale up to international markets, diversify income, and generate greater economic dynamism in their regions.
During the event, key topics for foreign trade were addressed, including:
• Current overview of SME exports in El Salvador
• International promotion and marketing strategies
• Requirements for exporting coffee to global markets
• A practical roadmap for transforming a local business into an exporter
• General export procedures and regulations
The event was held in two complementary phases. The first consisted of technical conferences to update entrepreneurs on the opportunities and challenges of foreign trade. The second included a tour of nine specialized booths, where attendees received direct advice on topics such as logistics, customs procedures, certifications, access to financing, market intelligence, sustainability, digital marketing, and leveraging trade agreements.
CONAMYPE reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting programs aimed at strengthening exports, with the goal of enabling more salvadoran companies to integrate into regional and global value chains, increasing their competitiveness and contributing to the country’s economic development.
From an economic perspective, these types of initiatives help reduce information gaps, promote formalization, and increase the productivity of the MSME sector, considered one of the main drivers of employment and local economic activity. By facilitating access to international markets, foreign exchange earnings are boosted and sustainable business growth is promoted.
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