Event: SME BlueImpact Asia: Financing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises that Dominate the Blue Economy Summary: Philippine Stakeholder Workshop 18 June 2026 Author / Speaker Thomas Kessler Thomas Egli Joan Fulton Yann Grandemange View File The workshop examined financing constraints and investment opportunities across a pipeline of SME, microenterprise, and infrastructure projects, and showcased innovative financing solutions and structures. Stakeholders, including SMEs, local government units, national agencies, and financial institutions identified action items to narrow the blue economy financing gap in Davao Oriental and Siargao. 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