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Middle East Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (MCSBE), is the outcome of the aspirations of a group of Egyptians dedicated to the vision of advancing entrepreneurship and small business in Egypt and the Middle East. MCSBE is an affiliate of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) covering Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Morocco, and linking to the ICSB global network of affiliates and members from 70 countries around the world.

The objectives of the MCSBE are to

  • Advocate the formation and growth of small businesses as a mechanism for economic growth and development;
  • Encourage research in the field;
  • Improve knowledge, techniques and skills relevant to entrepreneurship and small business development;
  • Develop an improved understanding of entrepreneurship in its various forms;
  • Coordinate and cooperate with the various governmental institutions involved in encouraging and supporting the development of entrepreneurship and small businesses;
  • Organise conferences and other events to promote the free exchange of ideas and knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship and small business, both between MCSBE members and with stakeholders and other interested persons and organisations in the field;
  • Exchange and creation of knowledge; and
  • Liaison, including affiliating with other associations or bodies with similar objectives.
Members of the MCSBE include representatives from government bodies, universities, business associations, banks, venture capital companies, donors, consulting companies, large corporations and entrepreneurial companies, business development service (BDS) providers, and development NGOs.
 
 

 
 
 
 

For the second time in Egypt, the Middle East Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (MCSBE) signed an MOU with The Global Entrepreneurship Week to act as the Egyptian partner to coordinate a week-long set of activities in Egypt during November 15-22, 2009.  The objectives for Entrepreneurship Week in Egypt are to: 1) create more awareness of entrepreneurship among young Egyptians; 2) boost the entrepreneurship culture in the country; 3) mobilize partners to support entrepreneurial activity; and 4) foster entrepreneurship networks. As part of this Global initiative, the MCSBE will act as a coordinator to the Weeks’ activities, in partnership with our strategic partners; the Egyptian Junior Business Association (EJB) and the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC), and the Social Fund for Development (SFD),.

In 2008, together with its partners, MCSBE coordinated 19 events in Cairo, Alexandria, Tanta and Assuit that were attended by almost 3,500 Egyptians, mostly young people. In continuation to the success of the GEW in Egypt in 2008, MCSBE expanded the scope of the Week this year by increasing the number participating partners and ensuring a widespread run of activities. Activities are to be organized by partners, and to be coordinated by MCSBE. The aim this year is to reach potential and young entrepreneurs from various age groups in the different governorates.

 As of 11th October, 2009, MCSBE is coordinating over 25 events to be conducted through the week in different governorates. This has been done through coordinating with local partners ranging from; NGOs, business associations, universities, donor agencies, government, international organizations, and the private sector.
 
 
Through the coordinating committee of partners, the Week is estimated to reach up to 10,000 thousands of Egyptian youth (triple the number in 2008), providing inspiration, assistance, mentorship, and awareness. If you would like to get involved please contact Mohamed Abdel Aziz: myoussef@mcsbe.org