At a meeting of the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) held on 7 December, participants engaged in discussions with researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders to learn more about provisions for small businesses in regional trade agreements and to hear about the on-the-ground experiences of micro businesses. Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill commended the Group’s pragmatic and innovative approach in addressing the unique needs of small businesses.