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Improving BSO Services and SME Performance Through Cleaner Production

Improving BSO Services and SME Performance Through Cleaner Production. [SPEAKERS NAMES]. [DATE]. Module 1: Course Overview. Purpose & key concepts. First, the course will demonstrate the value of Cleaner Production (CP) as a tool for improving business efficiency. =.

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Improving BSO Services and SME Performance Through Cleaner Production

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  1. Improving BSO Services and SME Performance Through Cleaner Production [SPEAKERS NAMES] [DATE]

  2. Module 1: Course Overview

  3. Purpose & key concepts First, the course willdemonstrate the value of Cleaner Production (CP) as a tool for improvingbusiness efficiency = improved profitability and success rate ! CP improves efficiency by reducing the use of inputs & reducing waste Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  4. The course will then. . . BUILD YOUR SKILLS in basic tools and techniques for implementing CP in SMEs. PRESENT CP financing options DEMONSTRATE how CP can help SMEs meet regulatory and market requirements EXPLAIN the environmental and health impacts of some high risk SMEs And. . .Help you develop personal and organizational agendas for promoting CP. Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  5. Sector Focus: SMEs Why SMEs? • SMEs are vital to • development: • Employment creation • Poverty Alleviation • Essential part of the supply chain for larger enterprises HOWEVER, the SME sector. . . • Often suffers from inefficiency, low management capability, poor access to capital • Can have large local and aggregate impacts on environment THEREFORE. . . Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  6. THEREFORE. . . ! there is a need for management tools and assistance that support an economically, environmentally & socially sustainable SME sector Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  7. Who is our target audience? • These organizations may be: • NGOs, Consultants • Donor & development financing organizations • National or local governments, etc. Individuals & organizations that. . . • Provide Business Development Services to SMEs • Provide financing to SMEs • Make or influence policy affecting SMEs And. . .Selected high-capability SMEs Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  8. ? Why not train SMEs directly? ! Hopefully, each of you will work with many SMEs, and the effect of this training will be multiplied. Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  9. Schedule Day 1 Introduction to Cleaner Production Day 2 How SMEs Can Apply Cleaner Production Day 3 Site Visits (Practicing CP skills) Day 4 How Business Service Providers Can Promote Cleaner Production Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  10. Trainers’ Expectations and Vision • We want to: • Make sure that the course is relevant and useful to each one of you • Generate lively discussions about enhancing business success for SMEs map a way forward: “what is next after this course?” AND ? ? Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

  11. Up next… • Participant introductions • Identifying individual and group goals Improving MSME Performance through Cleaner Production:: Module 1: Introduction. Visit www.encapafrica.org.

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