Why is it so critical to green MSMEs in Pakistan? 

• Greening SMEs is critical for sustainable growth as SMEs contribute so heavily to the national GDP. That is just critical for competitiveness and productivity. 

• We need to create a holistic framework for SMEs to develop. It requires effectiveness by allowing supportive policy environment and incentive framework. 

• There's a need to recognize that greening SMEs requires promoting SMEs access to the right mix of resources, which is not just financial. Building an ecosystem is critical. 

• Sustainable finance is a business opportunity, in the post-covid context and the importance of green recovery 
   

Strategic green finance and innovation 

• Importance of the focusing on SMEs that are suppliers and vendors to Governments and to large corporations for greening standards 

• Leverage the micropayment system to help small entrepreneurs in Pakistan go green 

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