Enabling Ecosystem: Fueling Innovation and Growth of SMEs

Join us for a powerful session that unites the agendas of the Startup20 (SU20), the Business20 (B20), and IFC/World Bank Group. As the global economy seeks to build a more sustainable and resilient future, supporting SMEs through the lifecycle is critical. Especially startups remains a complex business segment for private sector to navigate. This session will explore how the SU20's mission to empower the global startup ecosystem can be leveraged alongside learnings from B20's work on effective policy enablers. We'll also highlight how IFC is focusing on SMEs and fueling private sector capital mobilization while working closely with World Bank on policy enablers.

Speakers

Cas Coovadia

Cas Coovadia

B20 Sherpa, B20

Ethiopis Tafara

Ethiopis Tafara

Regional Vice President, Africa, International Finance Corporation

Vuyani Jarana

Vuyani Jarana

Chairperson, Startup20 South Africa