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2.1.2 Lack of provision and system reorientation
It is widely argued that training systems in developing countries should meet the training needs of the poor in an effective and equitable manner. "The bulk of new jobs are being created in micro and small enterprises. Consequently, the training system should prepare people to be productively employed in these sectors" (ILO, 1998:57). The continuing lack of training opportunities for the poor and disadvantaged is, therefore, a constant refrain in the VET literature.

7.3.2 Training as a basic social service: Mainstreaming skills development for the poor
Redressing inequities and under-provision in the formal education system is of vital importance, both for achieving a more equitable allocation of jobs in the formal sector for women and other disadvantaged groups and, more widely, for sustained poverty reduction.

7.5.4 The role of public sector training institutions: Institutional design and capacity building
Many believe that public sector training institutions are intrinsically unable to support the training needs of the poor and disadvantaged and that, for this reason, primary reliance should be placed on NGOs and other private sector training institutions.

SBAs 8a Program Can Help Some Companies Compete
The 8(a) Program (named after the section of the Small Business Act from which it comes) is an SBA program created to help small disadvantaged businesses better compete in the U.S. marketplace and within the arena of government procurement. The SBA provides business development, technical assistance and other services to the small businesses that are accepted into the 8(a) program.
Small Business Myths That Can Stop A Franchise Before It Starts
Starting a new small business can be a bit discouraging, because despite what you may hear from some people, staring your own small business is hard work. To help you get a better perspective on some of the potential problems with a small business, here's a look at some of the myths that can discourage a prospective small business owner, and how to avoid them.
Organized Business! How Organized is Yours?
According to the Small Business Administration small businesses make up more than 99.7 percent of all employees. Add to that the latest figures that show small businesses create 75% of the net new jobs in our economy and you can see how important small businesses are. Small Business Owners have a very challenging job. Many small business owners go into an industry because it matches their passion or is something that they are really good at. What many start up business owners do not realize is that it takes a LOT more than being good in a particular industry to successfully run a business.
Great Small Business Opportunities For Retirees
Whether you owned small businesses your entire life, or have just always been interested, retirement can be a great time to start a new small business and a small business franchise combines all of the benefits of a small business, but provides newcomers to the small business world with a ready-made business plan and a slough of other support systems designed to help any entrepreneur (particularly the retiree).
5 Small Business Opportunities That Mean Big Business
Small business doesn't have to mean small sales, a small operation or even small profits. The majority of the American workforce is comprised of small businesses, and if you're looking a small business that can play ball with the big boys, take a look at the following small business franchises.
“Blue Zone” Leaders grow others
The brain of a leader is one that accepts today's reality but knows that the future can be better. Key to bringing about this better future is the facilitation of growth in other people. Working from his experience of helping those who have been abused and disadvantaged, Doug Long provides some simple behaviours that leaders can use in order to bring about the future we desire for individuals as well as for society at large.
Small Business Jobs & Credit Act: What’s in it for Small Business?
On September 27th, President Obama signed into law, the much awaited Small Business Jobs & Credit Act. I’ve been surprised by how little most small business owners seem to know about the provisions of this law and what is in it for them. The most highly publicized feature of the bill is the $30 Billion dollar small business loan fund. For many or most small businesses, this may be the least relevant feature of the law. Other features of the law include tax breaks for small to medium sized businesses, tax incentives for equity investors in small businesses and some significant changes in SBA lending programs.
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