Washington D.C, May 14, 2025 – Dalberg, a global leader in inclusive and sustainable development, 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 Dalberg. Dalberg’s innovative approach—spanning advisory, investment, research, analytics, media, and design—aligns perfectly with our mission to expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises worldwide," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
"We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere—an African and American company as much as an Asian, Middle Eastern, and European one. By partnering with and serving communities, governments, and companies worldwide, we provide an innovative mix of services to create impact at scale. Joining the SME Finance Forum allows us to collaborate with a global network of like-minded leaders and changemakers, advancing financial inclusion and empowering SMEs to thrive. Together, we can address pressing global challenges and build a more inclusive and sustainable world," said Kusi Hornberger, Partner of Dalberg.
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 Dalberg
Dalberg works to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where alI people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies providing an innovative mix of services - advisory, investment, research, analytics, media, and design - to create impact at scale. Our businesses provide high-level strategic, policy and investment advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations and governments, working collaboratively to address pressing global problems and generate positive social impact. Dalberg was established in 2001. Today, we have over 29 offices and presences worldwide.
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