Workshop: Supply Chain Finance in Egypt

27 May 2025

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9 : 45

14 : 00

( GMT +00:00 )

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Egypt

In collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt and the Banking Association, FMO, IFC, and the SME Finance Forum are hosting a half-day workshop designed to onboard banking stakeholders on Supply Chain Finance (SCF) programs. This event aims to deliver a comprehensive understanding of SCF, focusing on global standards, innovation, enabling environments, key models, and successful case studies. The workshop will highlight the significance of SCF in enhancing access to finance for MSMEs and bolstering economic resilience in Egypt.

Detailed Agenda

9:45 – 10:00: Opening Remarks

Speakers: IFC Country Head, Manar Korayem (IFC Financial Institutions Group Advisory Services Country Lead), representatives from CBE and EBF/Head of SCF Committee.

10:00 – 10:10: Introduction

Welcome address and brief overview of SCF's importance for MSMEs and economic resilience in Egypt.
Speaker: Fahd Diouri (Operations Officer, IFC Financial Institutions Group).

10:10 – 10:40: SCF Global Standards and Innovation

Presentation on the role of the Global Supply Chain Finance Forum (GSCFF) in harmonizing SCF practices, along with an introduction to the SME Finance Forum (SMEFF) and SCF Innovation Hub.
Speakers: Christian Hausherr (Product Head for Funded Trade Finance, Deutsche Bank), Qamar Saleem (Global Head, SME Finance Forum).

10:40 – 11:10: Enabling Environment for a Comprehensive SCF Framework

Introduction to foundational elements for a conducive SCF framework.
Speaker: Eva Degenhart (Supply Chain Finance Consultant, IFC Financial Institutions Group).

11:10 – 11:40: Key Models of SCF Framework

Exploration of two predominant SCF models: Bank-led SCF programs and Multi-Bank platforms, including their operational structures, benefits, and limitations.
Speaker: Eva Degenhart (Supply Chain Finance Consultant, IFC Financial Institutions Group).

11:40 – 12:00: Successful SCF Framework within a Bank

Presentation on the internal dynamics of launching and scaling a successful SCF solution within a financial institution.
Speaker: Fahd Diouri (Operations Officer, IFC Financial Institutions Group).

12:00 – 12:30: Coffee Break

12:30 – 1:00: Case Study: Banco Santander – A Bank Led SCF Model

Exploration of how Banco Santander structured its offering, partnered with stakeholders, overcame challenges, and drove supplier adoption.
Speaker: Eugenio Cavenaghi (Managing Director, Banco Santander).

1:00 – 1:30: Case Study: C2FO - Building a Multi-Bank Platform

Exploration of the development and scale-up of a multi-bank platform and key lessons learned.
Speaker: Naishadh Sutaria (General Manager for Asia Pacific, C2FO).

1:30 – 1:45: Q&A Session