The NCEG's participation in the Tejarah Talks series marks a significant milestone for entrepreneurship-led economic development as a globally recognized strategy. The session demonstrated that the core principles of Economic Gardening — focusing on stage 2 companies, providing strategic market intelligence, and building supportive local ecosystems — translate directly to emerging and developing economies seeking sustainable job creation.
The Oman Business Forum, in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), hosted a session on Economic Gardening on April 30, 2024.
The event was part of the Tejarah Talks series and it occurred at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat, Oman. The session was titled “Economic Gardening: Nurturing & Cultivating Second Stage Companies."
This discussion focused on strategies to support the growth of second-stage companies, emphasizing job creation and sustainable economic development. It highlighted the importance of providing these businesses with essential resources, such as strategic information and connections, and discussed the role of supportive public policies in nurturing their development.
The National Center for Economic Gardening has been refining its entrepreneurship-led economic development model for over three decades. To learn more about how the program works, visit our Next Steps page or explore the Economic Gardening book.
For details about the event, visit the Oman Business Forum website.