Nicaragua: New Chamber to Support SMEs

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"According to Osman Altamirano, president of Nicaragua Consultants Association for Small and Medium Business, Aconimipyme, the goal is to take advantage of the training and experience of its members to help MSMEs overcome their weaknesses," reports an article in Laprensa.com.ni.

The association has consultants in different fields (engineering, agronomy, management, etc.).

Source: laprensa.com.ni

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