Credit Guarantees: A Path to Sustainable SME Recovery
In emerging and developing economies, access to formal finance is already one of the major constraints faced by SMEs before the outbreak of COVID-19. In fact, the pandemic posed challenges of scope and scale that are unprecedented in modern times. However, credit guarantee schemes can facilitate SMEs’ access to finance and help overcome deficiencies, playing an important role in rebuilding and facilitating their growth.
To this end, Qatar Development Bank “QDB”, in partnership with the SME Finance Forum, is hosting the 6th International MENA Guarantee Conference under the theme “Credit Guarantees: A Path to Sustainable SME Recovery”.
On 23 & 24 May 2022 at 2 p.m. (Qatar Time) GMT+3, the conference will convene leading credit guarantee experts and practitioners from the MENA region and beyond, alongside SME finance specialists and industry professionals, to discuss the performance and experiences of CGSs in addressing the financial needs of SMEs during and post-COVID-19 era, with a sustainable recovery approach.
All times expressed in Doha time
Opening Remarks & Keynote Speech
OnlinePlenary Panel: Promoting Green/Climate Finance through Guarantee Schemes
OnlineBreak
OnlinePlenary Panel: Innovative Models in Effective Implementation of Credit Guarantee Schemes
OnlineWrap Up and Closing Remarks for Day 1
OnlineBoard Meeting
OnlineClosed, by invitation only
Recap and Summary of Day Ahead
OnlinePlenary: Digital Transformation Strategies of Credit Guarantee Institutions (CGIs)
OnlineKeynote Speaker: The Economic Outlook in MENA and the Role of CGIs in Rebuilding Resilient Economic Recovery
OnlineBreak
OnlineBreakout Sessions/Session 1: Credit Risk Management
OnlineBreakout Sessions/Session 2: Supply Chain Finance
OnlineFinal Closing Remarks
OnlinePlenary: Digitalization and Its Impact on Credit Guarantee Institutions
OnlineBoard Meeting
OnlineRecap and Summary of Day Ahead
OnlineOpening Remarks & Keynote Speech
OnlinePlenary: Digital Transformation Strategies of Credit Guarantee Institutions (CGIs)
OnlinePlenary: Digitalization and Its Impact on Credit Guarantee Institutions
OnlinePlenary Panel: Promoting Green/Climate Finance through Guarantee Schemes
OnlineKeynote Speaker: The Economic Outlook in MENA and the Role of CGIs in Rebuilding Resilient Economic Recovery
OnlineBreak
OnlineBreak
OnlineBreakout Sessions/Session 1: Credit Risk Management
OnlineBreakout Sessions/Session 2: Supply Chain Finance
OnlinePlenary Panel: Innovative Models in Effective Implementation of Credit Guarantee Schemes
OnlineFinal Closing Remarks
OnlineWrap Up and Closing Remarks for Day 1
OnlineVideo recordings are now available on Vimeo and Hubilo.