Small businesses and AI: Accelerating innovation and inclusion

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Highly confident, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

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How data and AI can drive change: 4 ways forward

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Unlocking the power of small businesses to drive climate-smart inclusive growth

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Family businesses make up over 60 per cent of enterprises in Mexico. In the region of Tequila, artisanal family businesses play a crucial role in preserving the traditional customs and heritage of the region. The presence of the Tequila industry provides both socioeconomic and cultural opportunities and barriers for artisanal businesses. In collaboration with students from ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, this report examines how artisanal family businesses in Tequila achieve multifaceted business sustainability, including financial security, positive social impact and the preservation of traditional practices over time.

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Latin American & Caribbean

Strengthening Small Family Businesses in Tequila, Mexico

Financial inclusion

North America

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

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AI for social impact

Climate change

Data for good

Digital transformation

Economic development

Financial health

Gender equity

Global development

Public-private partnerships

Small business