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Program Outline
An Event of Strategic and Regional Importance for South Asia
CO-FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES & Thematic areas
I. Infrastructure Window
II. Economic Window
III. Social Window
Social Enterprise Development Program
MICRO SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME) PROGRAM IN SAARC MEMBER STATES
STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN
- Act as a catalyst in project funding in the region through co-financing and by forming consortium of funding agencies,
- Mobilization of new funds for on-lending to various projects and programs being implemented in SAARC Member States,
- Building a strong Credit Portfolio comprising of projects and programs in all three funding windows of SDF.
- Seeking strategic alliance and partnership with development partners in SAARC Member States,
- Soliciting cross border projects in SAARC Member States with direct benefit going to more than one SAARC Member States and
- Publication of knowledge products related to significantly important issues in SAARC Member States.
Chief Guest
Mr. Amitabh Kant
Chief Executive Officer, Niti Aayug,
Government of India
Profile of Participants
Key participants
Eminent delegates from Governments of SAARC Member States, various Multilateral Development Banks, Regional Financial Institutions, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Sector, Infrastructure Development Agencies, Donor Agencies, Civil Society Organization and other Development Partners are expected to participate in the prestigious conclave.
Concept Notes Publications
Various thematic areas and opportunities to co-finance projects in Energy, Transport, Environment, Agriculture and Allied sectors, Trade and Commerce, and Information Technology under the Economic and Infrastructure Windows and projects in Poverty Alleviation, Human Development, Health, and Education under the Social Window in SAARC Member States shall be discussed and deliberated in the Conclave. SDF proposes to launch its Social Enterprise Development Program (SEDP) in the Conclave. Micro Small & Medium Enterprises Program (MSME) is also expected to be launched shortly in all SAARC Member States.
Economic & Infrastructure Windows
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Social Window Thematic Areas
SEDP - Social Enterprise Development Program
Venue
India International Centre, Lodhi Estate, 40, Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi
Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India
Telephone Number: 011 - 24619431 , 011 – 24609422
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Hotels & Travel Information
LOCAL TRAVEL
Airport Distance from the Venue –IIC : Venue is located about 16 Km from Terminal 2 & about 12 Kmfrom Terminal 1 & 3 . Approximate Travelling Time (30-45 Min).
Railway Station Distance from the Venue –IIC : Venue is located about 7 Km from New Delhi RailwayStation. Approximate Travel Time (20-30 Min).
CURRENCY EXCHANGE CENTRE NEAR THE VENUE
Currency used in India is Indian Rupee. The current exchange rate is 1 USD= INR 67.46 (For notes). All major international currencies are accepted in Banks. Credit Cards / Debit cards are widely used in hotels/ markets. Foreign Currency can easily be exchanged at airport, hotel as well as from main markets.
HOTELS Within 5-8 Km Range of the Venue - India International Centre, New Delhi
Conclave Events
The event is poised to be an event of strategic and regional importance for South Asia. It proposes to harness potential opportunities in SAARC Member States and suggest a way forward for joint cooperation and partnership among the various development partners in line with the SAARC Development Goals.
Media Coverage
Q & A with Dr. Sunil Motiwal, CEO, SAARC Development Fund
SAARC Development Fund to hold 2-day conclave in Delhi next month - Business Standard
SAARC Development Fund to hold 2-day conclave in Delhi next month - The Times of India
SAARC Development Fund to hold 2-day conclave in Delhi next month - India Today
SAARC fund to soon launch social enterprise programme in India, 7 other member nations - India Today
SAARC fund to soon launch social enterprise programme in India, 7 other member nations - The Hindu Business Line
SAARC fund to soon launch social enterprise programme in India, 7 other member nations - The Economic Times
SAARC fund to soon launch social enterprise programme in India, 7 other member nations - Techy Nikhil
SAARC fund to launch social enterprise programme in India and 7 other member nations
SAARC fund to launch social enterprise programme in India and 7 other member nations
Our Partner's
Conclave & Knowledge Partners:
Strategic partners:
Co-Strategic partners:
Contact Us
For General Enquiries :-
Ms. Sania Akhtar, Senior Manager, Communication and Knowledge Management at sania@sdfsec.org (Cell No.: +975-17172909).
Ms. Yamuna Dulal, Executive Secretary to CEO, SDF at yamuna@sdfsec.org (Cell No.: +975-17798976).
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