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This Background Note argues that Medellín’s progress in building a ‘local developmental state’ needs recognition for promoting enterprise and social inclusion. However, it also cautions against complacency, arguing that important adjustments are needed for more rapid and sustainable progress in combating poverty, underdevelopment and inequality in Medellín. The detrimental role of microenterprise development is highlighted as one important aspect of Medellín’s policy package that needs rapid re-evaluation.