Washington D.C, Nov 1, 2024 – 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion, an open and global learning platform has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network’s latest affiliate. The 300+ members/affiliates of the Forum are SME financing experts operating in 190 countries who share the common goal of expanding access to finance to small businesses worldwide through knowledge exchange and innovation.
“SME Finance Forum proudly welcomes the global learning platform. It is with great pleasure I welcome 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion to SME Finance Forum which is in line with our strategy of to help emerging markets develop more digital talent for impact,” said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is an open and global learning platform that enables learners to become drivers of digital economic growth. Our mission is to nurture and inspire 1,000 emerging talents and tech leaders each year for the next ten years. 10x1000 is a philanthropic initiative launched jointly by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Ant Group in 2018.
“10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is thrilled to announce our partnership with the SME Finance Forum. We are committed to empowering small and medium enterprises through technological innovation, paving the way for an inclusive digital economy.,” said Ms. Jennifer Tan, Program Head at 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion.
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 300+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.
Our member, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our products consist of “members only” solutions (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.)
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About 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is an open and global learning platform that enables learners to become drivers of digital economic growth. Our mission is to nurture and inspire 1,000 emerging talents and tech leaders each year for the next ten years. 10x1000 is a philanthropic initiative launched jointly by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Ant Group in 2018.
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