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The UK part of the event was promoted by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Secretary of State for Business, Peter Mandelson. This week will see thousands of organisations running competitions, awards ceremonies and networking events in 77 countries under the banner of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
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"That this same idea and people should now, just four years later, have inspired and driven a global campaign involving millions of people in 77 countries is even more remarkable. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a shining example of Britain leading the world in enterprise and innovation. At this time of unprecedented global change, I congratulate everyone involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week for encouraging people and countries to work together to find new ways to succeed."
Peter Mandelson added: "The current global economic crisis has demonstrated once again the interconnectedness of the world in which we live.
"Enterprise and innovation are the key to the UK's future economic growth and success in today's unsettled global market.
"Through initiatives such as Global Entrepreneurship Week we can inspire the next wave of entrepreneurs to create a "can do" culture".
The week will comprise of themed days: Speed network the Globe Day, an event which will get established and aspiring entrepreneurs talking to each other and sharing ideas; Women's Entrepreneurship Day; and Clean and Green Day (Social Enterprise Day in the UK).
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