Event: SME BlueImpact Asia: Financing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises that Dominate the Blue Economy Presentation: Philippine Stakeholder Workshop (Day 1) 18 June 2026 Author / Speaker Thomas Kessler Yann Grandemange Thomas Egli Joan Fulton View File The first day of the workshop covered presentations and discussions on the financing needs of MSMEs, LGUs, start-up ventures, and nature-based solutions. Local financial institutions were also invited to present their existing range of product offerings within the identified sectors. The aim was to understand if and where synergies exist to unlock financing. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Environment Finance Water