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Institutional development · Sustainability and civic impact · Philippines

UP Diliman's small-industries institute draws 200 to circular economy learning session

The University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries hosted a circular economy learning series session for some 200 onsite and online participants, focused on bankability and market access for circular small businesses.

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Why it matters: Circular micro, small and medium enterprises were the focus of a UP Diliman institute session on becoming bankable and reaching markets.

The UP Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI) at the University of the Philippines Diliman hosted a learning series on the circular economy, the university reported.

According to the university, about 200 participants took part, both onsite and online.

The session's theme was "From Circularity to Enterprise Value: Building Bankability and Market Access for Circular MSMEs", referring to micro, small and medium enterprises.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

Some 200 onsite and online participants attended the ISSI session, which centred on how circular micro, small and medium enterprises can build bankability and gain market access.

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