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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
IV. Social Enterprise Development Program
V. Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) Program
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
Economic & Infrastructure Windows Brochure
Econimic & Infrastructure Windows Thematic Concept Notes
Social Window
Social Window Funding Factsheet
Social Window Funding Priorities
Social Window Thematic Concept Notes
SEDP - Social Enterprise Development Program
SEDP Online Web Portal
Sessions for the Conclave
E & I Session for Presentation on Thematic Concept Note
Social Window Session for Presentation on Thematic Concept Note
Session for Rationale for Fund Mobilization Plan of SDF
Session for Discussion on Regional Integration (Last session)
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.
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Media Coverage
Pakistan Business Delegation to attend SAARC Development Fund's Conclave - Daily Pioneer
SAARC Development Fund plans to tap markets to become a Regional Bank - Indian Express
SAARC Development Fund plans to tap markets to become a Regional Bank - India Today
Cross Border e-Commerce Platform to fund SAARC Region Start-ups - KNN India
Cross Border e-Commerce Platform to fund SAARC Region Start-ups - Devdis Course
Cross Border e-Commerce Platform to fund SAARC Region Start-ups - UNI India
South Asia's Economy hinges on Intra Regional Trade - Financial Express
Economic growth wont come to South Asia from America - KNN India
Niti Aayog for more trade and greater integration of SAARC Region - Sify
SAARC Growth needs strong political will, Niti Aayod - UNI India
South Asia's economic progress hinges on intra-regional trade, investments: Amitabh Kant - The Economic Times
SAARC Development Fund plans to shore up its funding capacity- Times of India
SAARC Development Fund plans to shore up its funding capacity - Business Standards
SAARC Development Fund to organize partnership conclave on July 2 - United News of India
SAARC Development Fund plans to shore up its funding capacity- Outlook India
Pakistan Trade Delegation will include SAARCdevelopment Fund Summit - Punjab Kesari
World Bank and other top institutes meet under SAARC Development Fundin member states - India Newstream
Q & A with Dr. Sunil Motiwal, CEO, SAARC Development Fund - Kuensel Bhutan
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 - 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
SDF Strategic Partners
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Co-partners:
Outreach Partner:
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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