From December 3 to 5, ANDE South Asia Convening is bringing together the region’s leading voices in entrepreneur support to accelerate economic growth and strengthen the ecosystem for small and growing businesses (SGBs). By fostering collaboration and innovative strategies, this initiative is a catalyst for building a resilient, thriving SGB community across South Asia.
Join the ANDE South Asia Convening 2024 to explore strategic regional approaches to support small and growing businesses, impact investing, and innovative financing solutions for sustainable development across South Asia.
South Asia Convening 2024: Big Ideas for Small Business
This December, the ANDE South Asia Convening returns with the dynamic theme “Big Ideas for Small Business,” building on insights from the ANDE Global Annual Conference 2024. In partnership with NAB Bangladesh, this three-day event will delve into critical areas for the region’s entrepreneurial landscape:
- Regional Ecosystem Building for SGBs – Discover how regional cooperation, infrastructure enhancement, and digital transformation can drive economic growth, expand market access, and reduce poverty across South Asia.
- Population-Weighted Asset Under Management (AUM) – Gain insights into this innovative financial metric with a deep dive into its definition, strategic applications, SWOT analysis, and comparisons within the region.
- Impact InvesTREND Day – Join discussions on the role of impact investing in advancing sustainable development in Bangladesh, featuring sessions on regulatory frameworks, investment transparency, and impactful tools.
Visit the 2024 Convening Page
Review the final agenda. You will need to register separately for each of the 3 days, based on your areas of interest. Please review the details below carefully and register accordingly.
Previous South Asia Convenings
Accelerating Action in the Region
In this opportunity ANDE members emphasized South Asia’s pivotal role in driving innovation, growth, and sustainability. Sessions explored untapped market opportunities, funding landscapes, and support models tailored specifically for SGBs and women entrepreneurs. Climate change solutions, circular textile innovations, and cross-border financing strategies within the SGB ecosystem took center stage. These discussions aimed to equip SGBs with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities of a rapidly changing global landscape.
Regional Entrepreneurship
In 2022, a vibrant gathering of regional experts converged at a pivotal convening. Their shared mission? Unleashing the transformative potential of climate and environmental entrepreneurship, while championing gender equality within Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs). This first virtual regional event ignited a spark within South Asia’s entrepreneurial ecosystems, forging partnerships, fostering collaboration, and propelling collective efforts to unprecedented heights. Together, they embarked on a journey to reshape the future, one innovation at a time.