Programme · provisional [Thursday, 16 July]

08:00
Arrival and Registration of Guests

All

09:00
Introduction of Guests

Director of Ceremonies

09:05
Welcome Remarks

Secretary for Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Dr. M. Sibanda

09:10
Setting the Scene

Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development

09:20
Goodwill Messages

European Union, International Labour Organisation, World Bank, African Development Bank, Food Agriculture Organisation, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, UN Women, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, ZB Bank

09:40
Panel Discussion: Accelerating Growth and Transformation of MSMEs, women-led enterprises and Cooperative under NDS II

Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs, Zimbabwe Cooperative Federation, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Zimbabwe Miners Federation, Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Zimbabwe, Women Owned Business Trust

10:10
Panel Discussion: Bridging MSMES, Women-led Enterprises and Cooperatives Financing Gap in Zimbabwe

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe, National Association of Savings and Credit Cooperatives, Zimbabwe Association of Microfinance Institutions, Africa Development Bank, Zimbabwe Women Microfinance Bank, ZB Bank

10:40
Question and Answer Panel 1 and 2

Master of Ceremonies

11:10
Presentations Best Practices in MSMEs and Cooperatives Development and Growth: Experiences of Countries in the Region and Beyond

India, International Cooperative Alliance

11:40
Entertainment


11:45
Panel Discussion Public Private Partnerships in Workspace Development - a Catalyst for SME and Cooperative Success

Old Mutual, Bulawayo City Council, Harare City Council, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Corporation, Chiredzi Town Council, Mutare City Council, Public Service Pension Fund , National Cooperatives Federation.

12:15
Panel Discussion Unlocking Investments and International Markets: Positioning MSMEs and Cooperatives to Leverage the Opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

ZimTrade, Standards Association of Zimbabwe, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, United Nations Development Programme, SME Exporter, US Africa Trade Commission.

12:45
Question and Answer Session

All

13:00
Lunch

All

14:00
Sponsorship segment


14:10
Break Away Session 1 : The AI Strategy and Its Implications on MSMEs and Cooperatives

Ministry of ICT and Postal Services

14:10
Break Away Session 1 : Powering MSMEs and Cooperatives through Digital Ecosystems: Connectivity, Fintech and Market Platforms for Inclusive Growth

Econet Zimbabwe

14:10
Break Away Session 1 : Business Clinic: Digital Tools for MSMEs and Cooperative Growth .

United Nations Development Programme

14:10
Breakaway Session 2 : Strengthening Cooperative Governance for Accountability, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth

Panelist Great Zimbabwe University, Cooperative Federation, Cooperative Representative, International Cooperative Alliance Southern Africa, International Cooperative Alliance Africa.

15:10
Breakaway Session 3 : Promoting Strategic Partnerships between MSMEs and Large Corporates for Value Chain Integration

Panelists Delta, Edgars, Zimplats, TV Sales, Pick and Pay, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries, Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Zimbabwe, Varum Beverages, National Foods, Innscor Zimbabwe

15:10
Breakaway Session 4 : Strengthening SACCOS for Financial Inclusion

Panelists World Bank, Harare Municipality SACCOs, Women Excel SACCO, African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations

16:10
End of Day One

ALL