Industry Event: Speaking Role

Industry Event: Speaking Role

Conference on SME Finance in Bangladesh

26 November 2023
Bangladesh, Dacca
Conference on SME Finance in Bangladesh

The International Finance Corporation in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank organized an event which brought together multiple stakeholders to discuss the importance of fostering a resilient and inclusive environment for SME financing in Bangladesh.

The event covered the partnership between IFC and Bangladesh Bank in SME finance, the results of the impact assessment study conducted on women-owned SMEs, emerging trends in next-generation and global best practices in SME financing.

The conference also delved into the challenges and opportunities, addressing solutions and innovations in light of global SME finance developments.

Qamar Saleem, CEO of the SME Finance Forum delivered a keynote on the global trends and best practices on SME Finance.

Lear more anout most common unmet SME needs and an overview of SME Finance key enablers:

  • Digital and Embedded Finance
  • Alternate Data
  • Sustainable SMEs
  • Women & Youth
  • Supply Chain Finance
  • Non-Financial Services
  • New Enabling Environment

PRESENTATION - GLOBAL TRENDS and BEST PRACTICES in SME FINANCE

 AGENDA

Alternative Financing