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INTRODUCTION

ADB is organizing the Launch Seminar of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) 2024 Edition (main report) addressing the theme “Designing an MSME Ecosystem for Resilient Growth in Asia and the Pacific” on 20–22 November 2024 in Manila, ADB headquarters. The ASM is a signature knowledge product published annually by ADB. It supports ADB’s developing member countries in promoting evidence-based policy design for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) development by providing a unique data platform and delivering high quality analyses on MSMEs. Past editions are available at: https://www.adb.org/publications/series/asia-small-medium-sized-enterprise-monitor.

Day 1 sessions will impart lessons from the ASM 2024 edition. Day 2 sessions will focus on MSME ecosystem and its linkage with ADB’s operational priority sectors and themes. Day 3 will be the back-to-back Conference on the Ecosystem of Vibrant MSMEs for Resilient Growth in Asia and the Pacific co-organized by ADB, ADB Institute, and the University of Tokyo. Day 3 event aims to promote high-quality, frontline research on MSME development issues that support inclusive growth in developing Asia and the Pacific and to foster knowledge sharing among social scientists, development practitioners, and policymakers; and will feature selected papers which will be incorporated into the Theme Chapter of the ASM 2024 to be launched in the first quarter of 2025.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the seminar, participants will have:

  • familiarized themselves with emerging trends in MSME development, access to finance, and relevant policies in Asia and the Pacific; 
  • identified key policy issues on MSME development toward resilient growth in the region; and
  • encouraged policy discussions on new, innovative ideas to design an MSME ecosystem nationally and regionally.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS
  • Government authorities responsible for MSME development and access to finance;
  • Central banks and financial institutions serving MSMEs;
  • Private sector communities, including chambers of commerce and MSME/business associations; 
  • Academia, researchers, and experts in the field of MSME development and finance;
  • Bilateral and multilateral organizations (development/aid agencies, international organizations, NGOs, etc.); and
  • ADB staff responsible for MSME projects.

HOW TO REGISTER

By invitation or prior arrangement with ADB. For those who have an interest in this event, please fill in Asia SME Monitor 2024 Launch Registration Form on or before Friday 15 November 2024. General participants who register through this site (non-invited/nominated participants) and wish to attend the event in person are suggested to manage their participation costs by themselves.