Small Medium Enterprises for urban resilience

When considering the different pathways to a city’s resilient recovery, SMEs have a critical role to play. While SMEs are more vulnerable to various shocks and stresses, they also have extensive local networks, deep roots in communities, agile business models, and capacity for innovation that are powerful drivers of economic vitality and social cohesion.

The Catalyzing City Resilience Solutions program, supported by Citi Foundation, connects small businesses and cities in resilience-building plans to help cities realize the full potential of small businesses as pillars of urban prosperity.

This video highlights the importance of investing in SMEs for urban resilience with different cases from cities and communities across Southeast Asia.