SME Finance Initiative (SME/FI)

Location

Philippines
12° 52' 46.9956" N, 121° 46' 26.4612" E

The SME/FI is a knowledge cum business network that will put together development banks, other specialized financial institutions and development organizations in different countries to discuss and address specific issues in the financing of and other support services to SMEs. The purpose of the Initiative is to enable and promote an international exchange of information, experiences, and best practices on financing SMEs among banking and finance professionals and institutions and to further improve the development and growth of the SME sector.

Reason:
As an online service and help desk, the website provides a variety of offerings, ranging from career development and institution-building programs to business advice and networking activities. As an advocacy platform, it articulates the Association’s sustainable development mission, i.e., economic, environment, social and governance. As a knowledge resource, it offers a robust stock of technical information, publications, tool kits, and other resources on development financing.
Organization: Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific
First name: Sandra
Last name: Honrado
City:
Country: Philippines