ESSAY TOPIC:
NATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISE (SME) CAN ADDRESS CHALLENGES FACING IT ……….DISCUSS.
National strategy for encouraging the development of Small and Medium sized enterprise SMEs in Nigeria can be regarded as a panacea to the challenges facing them
A Call for the Inaugural SME Development Centre Students' Essay competition.
The competition will award three (3) undergraduates students prizes and one (1) graduate student’s prize. Entries are invited from qualified students for submissions Submission deadline is April 17th 2009 the date of the announcement of winners will be May 21 2009 and their essays may be published in selected newspapers and publications.Submit your essay in a MS word or PDF format only.
Both for the graduate and the undergraduate students Every essay must, in addition to the actual essay, include a 100 word abstract of the beginning of the document.
Along with the submission, you need to include the following information your full name and mailing address, you telephone number and your academic email, your degree level and field of study.
Your University or Polytechnic name, official address of someone we may contact at the University (faculty member or official, Department official or registrar) to verify that you are enrolled as a full time student.
Any full time student who studies at an accredited institution nationwide may submit a 2,000 word essay and 100 word abstract Undergraduate students will compete on a separate group while writing on the same question.
No multiple submissions
ALL ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO: smenationalissue@yahoo.com
All essays that comply with the essay rules will undergo a competitive process of confidential jury review SME Development jurors, experts, professionals, micro/macro economists, social scientist, educators, and University Dons will evaluate and rank the essays according to the criteria described in the call for essays
This competition is a brainchild of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development Centre (SMEDC), a sister project of SKILLS & IDEAS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (SKIDI) a non governmental organization dedicated to SME Training Development & Advocacy The key to poverty alleviation is economic growth that is inclusive and reaches the majority of people. Improving the performance and sustainability of local entrepreneurs including SME operators which represent the backbone of National activities can help achieve this type of growth.
Now here is the question!
Can the Government, Businesses, and SME stakeholders be able to ensure the growth of economic activities? Do government Programmes enough to address SME challenges? Are individual SME operators no matter their kind of venture felt the positive impact of the contributions of SME stakeholders or Government on SME Development?
I leave the answer to these questions to the core of our view.
SPONSORSHIP:
SKIDI is offering an opportunity to interested individuals, corporate bodies, institutions, to become "sponsors" – a privilege that will provide some tangible benefits based on the sponsorship level As a sponsor of this competition apart from the media attention you will receive you can enjoy a range of business benefits, which can be tailor-made to meet your business goals.
Reserve your sponsorship today Call Henry Tel: +234 8035063809 or email skidinet@gmail.com.
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