The APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership (ACGBP) is an initiative funded by the Government of Canada and implemented by Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada), in partnership with local organizations in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. ACGBP aims to improve inclusive, sustainable growth for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those led by women.
APF Canada welcomes the support of the Government of Canada and thanks Global Affairs Canada for its funding as we continue to implement our Phase II expansion.
Our Programs
The Project addresses key challenges faced by MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs from the following APEC developing economies
Policy Leadership
Capacity Building
Updates
Providing updates on developments in research, mentorship success stories, and upcoming projects.
MSME Mentorship Program Wraps Up with Three Graduation Ceremonies
From July to December 2025, 67 MSME entrepreneurs in Malaysia and Thailand took part in the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership’s (ACGBP) mentorship program.
The joint mission provided opportunities to meet with local implementation partners, government counterparts, and Canadian overseas missions, as well as to participate in several project events. It was a…
The Foreign Trade University’s Innovation and Incubation Space (FTU FIIS) recently launched its Policy Leadership Workshop Series in Viet Nam.
Events
Facilitating dialogue between MSME leaders, entrepreneurs, mentors, and policy-makers in Canada and the APEC region.
Research
Relevant and evidence-driven insights into the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs experience.
Advancing Inclusive Growth in the APEC Region: Challenges and Policy Solutions for MSMEs
This capstone policy paper highlights the key policy findings and recommendations from throughout the Partnership’s implementation…
2020 Survey of Entrepreneurs and MSMEs in Peru: Building the Capacity of MSMEs Through Social Entrepreneurship
A national survey of entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Peru to provide an analysis of business development in the…
The Role of Gender In Micro and Small Enterprise Business Development In Indonesia: A Firm-Level Analysis
In this study, we examine the role that gender plays in Indonesian micro and small enterprise (MSE) dynamics. The MSE business scene in Indonesia…
APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership Welcomes Phase II Expansion
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada welcomes the support of the Government of Canada and thanks Global Affairs Canada for its funding of the Phase II expansion of the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership.