The Aspen Institute

Microenterprises, though small, can be a powerful force for creating jobs. Hear from the authors of three “Big Ideas for Jobs” papers who will illustrate the role of microenterprise in creating jobs. The authors will also identify policies that can support microenterprise development.

An extended panel of experts will raise the work that has been done to date to advance these policy ideas, and discuss what still needs to be done. 

Speakers include:

• Elaine Edgcomb, strategic advisor of FIELD at the Aspen Institute

• Ida Rademacher, chief program officer, Corporation for Enterprise Development

• Beth Kregor, clinic director, Institute for Justice

Microenterprises, though small, can be a powerful force for creating jobs. Hear from the authors of three “Big Ideas for Jobs” papers who will illustrate the role of microenterprise in creating jobs. The authors will also identify policies that can support microenterprise development.