SMEs comprise an estimated 80% of employment in many countries and collectively employ billions of people. They are the backbone of the global economy and are fundamental to the day-to-day provision of goods and services around the world.

As the voice of the real economy, SMEs need the right tools to deliver tools and services, access to capital including short-term liquidity to help finance their trade operations, and connection to international trade to and seize new business opportunities globally. ICC is taking bold action to ensure that SMEs worldwide have the support and assistance needed to survive external shocks and succeed in today’s rapidly changing global economy