KNOWLEDGE HUB

This research paper explores the range of solutions Public Development Banks (PDBs) are employing to foster business creation and support new businesses. The report is divided into three sections. The first examines different financial and non-financial solutions offered by PDBs to new businesses. The second identifies the needs of new businesses. Finally, the third section highlights the challenges faced by new ventures as well as the role PDBs play in filling market gaps to support business growth and creation.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of challenges – from geopolitical conflicts to environmental disasters to economic downturns - that can disrupt their operations and threaten their financial stability. This report captures how our community has designed and implemented standby relief programs to support SMEs during crises over the past decade.

BBB joined TMG in March of 2023. Since then, the bank has been benefiting from TMG activities and has developed relationships with its members. We had an exchange with Angelene Woodland, BBB’s Chief Customer Officer, where we discussed how this experience has benefitted BBB.

An exclusive interview with Abdelmoughite Abdelmoumen, Chief Strategy Officer at TAMWILCOM where we discuss their plans for helping businesses decarbonize.

This research paper reviews the different solutions offered by Public Development Banks (PDBs) to support the decarbonization of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The paper also analyzes how PDBs measure the impact of their solutions.

In December 2023, the 28th session of the conference of the parties (COP28) was held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and the Brazilian Development bank (BNDES) both attended this year's COP and shared their thoughts with us.

From Outputs to Outcomes: A Global Review of Impact Assessment Methods in Public Development Banks is the latest publication from the Chief Economist Group.

This publication examines how 15 National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs), from different parts of the world, measure the impact their programs have on MSMEs and their national economies.

As part of its repertoire of COVID-19 solutions, BDC launched an ongoing campaign of virtual roundtables designed to simultaneously add value to Canadian entrepreneurs and to demonstrate the expertise of BDC’s advisory services.

SIDF Academy offered this professional educational program to support growth through innovation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s business and industrial ecosystems.

CDB cooperates with local governments, external industry experts and professional training institutions to hold skills trainings for local cadres and enterprises in less-developed areas.

"NAFIN Business Coffee" is an online worktables for entrepreneurs and businessmen to share their experiences on best business practices for the recovery and mitigation of economic, operational, legal, and financial risks.

Roundtable where Finnvera and its key sectoral partners strengthen cooperation and increase information sharing during the crisis.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on MSMEs in India and SIDBI's strategy for the financial inclusion of MSMEs.

NAFIN's newest milestone: becoming the first Mexican development bank to be an accredited entity of the Green Climate Fund.

In 2021, The Montreal Group initiated a number of forums for members to share best practices in support of SME internationalization. This brochure is a summary of these stimulating exchanges.

Why Brazilian SMEs are in a great place to take advantage of the sustainable transition and how BNDES can support them.

This paper looks at five societal missions supported by SME-focused development banks: fostering social and economic inclusion; scaling up businesses to be more competitive; helping them adopt digital technologies; providing green financing in the transition to a low-carbon economy; and financing the creation and growth of innovative young companies.

How DBN adapted their offering to mitigate the effects of the 2020 health crisis on Nigerian MSMEs.

This episode delves into Finnvera, its role in Team Finland, and how Finnish entrepreneurs envision shaping the post-crisis era through digital processes and sustainable businesses.