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Co-hosted by IFAC, OECD, The World Bank Centre for Financial and Sustainability Reporting Reform and UNCTAD
Join us for a 45-minute fireside chat to mark UN Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day. Our distinguished experts will explore the role of international organizations and the accountancy profession in building capacity within SMEs, to empower them to engage with sustainability reporting requirements and integrate sustainability into their strategy and business operations.
?? Moderated by: Christopher Arnold, Director, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
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Miriam Koreen, Senior Counsellor & Head of the SME and Entrepreneurship Finance Unit, OECD
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Iwona Warzecha, Senior Financial Management Specialist, The World Bank
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UNCTAD, speaker name TBA
Why Attend?
In an increasingly sustainability-driven world, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face growing pressure to track their environmental and social impacts—but often lack the capacity, tools, or guidance to do so effectively.
This fireside chat brings together distinguished experts from four major international organizations to discuss what it takes to build a supportive ecosystem that enables SMEs to succeed. Together, they will explore why building capacity for sustainability reporting is crucial for SMEs and how they can overcome common challenges—from navigating reporting requirements to accessing digital solutions and expert support.
Whether you're a policymaker, advisor, professional accountant, or SME leader, this discussion will help you gain insight into:
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How SMEs can develop the skills and knowledge needed to engage with evolving sustainability reporting requirements.
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The role of international organizations, governments, and the accountancy profession in providing support, resources, and practical tools.
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Concrete examples of capacity-building initiatives and lessons learned from their implementation.
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The potential of digital tools and peer-learning networks to streamline reporting and enhance impact at scale.
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