SMEs as Guardians of Ocean Health & Community Empowerment Read more about SMEs as Guardians of Ocean Health & Community Empowerment Amb.
J P R Karunaratne Keywords finance economy sri lanka bank SME financial institution financial stability Read more about J P R Karunaratne J P R Karunaratne is the Secretary to the Monetary Board and possess over 30 years (1991) experience in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and at present Assistant Governor in charge of Department of Supervision of Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Regional Development Department, Macroprudential Surveillance Department and Risk Management Department.
Nadia J Seth Keywords SME small and medium-sized enterprise small businesses policy actions Read more about Nadia J Seth Nadia J. Seth is the General Manager of Policy and Planning Division of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA). Highly motivated, results driven research & policy analyst with over 19 years of development experience. A graduate of Kinnaird College, Lahore, Nadia obtained her Master’s degree in Economics from GC University, Lahore, Pakistan. Later to further her academic goals she obtained a degree in Development Management with honors from the University of Turin, Italy in 2010.
SERD Policy Talk (SPOT): Building Dynamic SMEs Read more about SERD Policy Talk (SPOT): Building Dynamic SMEs Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have generally lagged behind, being less productive and profitable than bigger companies. Now, SMEs face the added challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic and technology disruptions. But the crisis may offer an opportunity for SMEs to enter new areas and disrupt existing business models. For example, there are lot of potential in remote working, fintech, education and health. SMEs may be better at spotting these opportunities and taking advantage of them.
Financing Agripreneurs and Rural Small and Medium-size Enterprise Read more about Financing Agripreneurs and Rural Small and Medium-size Enterprise Discussion in this session focuses on innovative financing mechanisms, including emerging ICT platforms and fintech, to extend credit and banking services to small and dispersed borrowers, i.e., agripreneurs and SMEs for farm and nonfarm operations in rural areas. The panelists explore how they see the future and what is required from the public sector in terms of enabling policies and creating a level playing field to foster and expand pro-farmer smart financing options and opportunities.
Seow Hui Lim Keywords SME strategic organization trade policies Read more about Seow Hui Lim Lim Seow Hui is currently the Director of Startup Development Division in Enterprise Singapore. Prior to that, she spent 5 years heading a team in the Corporate Planning Unit of then-SPRING where she helped develop the organization’s strategic map and KPIs with Balanced Scorecard and also represented Singapore at international fora on SME-related policies development such as ASEAN and APEC SME Working Groups. She was also involved in supporting SMEs’ growth in the Printing and Electronics Sector when she joined then-SPRING in 2008.
Georgia: Unlocking Innovations for Development through Digital Financial Services Read more about Georgia: Unlocking Innovations for Development through Digital Financial Services ADB is supporting a pilot project with Finca Bank Georgia to increase access to finance to rural SMEs and smallholder farmers through the digitization of the loan underwriting process in the field.
Anshuman Lath Keywords energy investment banking small and medium enterprises SME management Read more about Anshuman Lath Anshuman Lath is a Co-Founder and Director of Gram Oorja Solutions Private Limited. Gram Oorja provides sustainable and community-driven energy solutions in remote regions to fulfill electricity, cooking fuel and water needs. The company has implemented over 250 projects including solar micro-grids, solar pumps and biogas cooking solutions for tribal communities. A key feature of their work has been the sustainability of these projects, with local communities taking over the management, tariff collection duties and ownership of these projects.
PHOTO GALLERY: Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade Read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade A selection of official event photos taken during the Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade, which aimed to guide participants through the typical trade and supply chain finance cycle, identifying the correct trade product for different stages and situations and how to apply them for best results and development impact. Click here for the complete set of event photos.