
agreements and partnering in creating fresh or new
business that would improve the economy and boost
their wellbeing. Hence, all the local municipalities
do require a variety of certification in terms of
knowledge, skills and being capable to integrate
their resources to create the enabling atmosphere for
small business owners at micro level and support
their livelihoods. As the results, when social goals
are linked with the financials whereby there is large
investment in human capital and growth, the
communities welfare would be achieved and
enabling them with a better environment.
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