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Catalysts for Growth: Development Banks Enabling SMEs in Global Markets

The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Trade Services Member Advisory Council (MAC) is bringing together leading voices from across our global network for an important conversation on the role of development banks in strengthening international trade.

This session will feature experts from development banks worldwide, alongside WTC businesses that have successfully built strategic partnerships to support SMEs in their regions.

Panelists include:

Antony Georgakis, World Trade Center Cyprus, Moderator

Dr Leah Soroka, Climate and Agriculture Finance Consultant, Agriculture Policy Consultant, Value Chain Finance Consultant

Chitra Raste, Regional Head of EXIM Bank, India

Mrs. Ines Rocha, Director, Western Europe/CEE/Ukraine/Moldova, IFC, World Bank Group

In this webinar, we will explore:

Innovative financing tools that help SMEs scale into global markets
Capacity-building programs that boost competitiveness
How development banks collaborate with WTC trade services to enhance trade facilitation

This discussion is especially relevant for organizations working closely with SMEs, exporters, and financial institutions. If you or your team work with development banks—or are looking to strengthen those partnerships—you won’t want to miss this.

Trade Services MAC Webinar: Catalysts for Growth