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Scaling Up SME Access to Finance

Explore the macroeconomic benefits and Fintech's impact on SME financial inclusion in MENA and CCA regions. Learn about innovative financing channels, policy strategies and holistic approaches to scale up SME access to finance.

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Scaling Up SME Access to Finance

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  1. Scaling Up SME Access to Finance June 21, 2019 Anta Ndoye Economist Middle East and Central Asia Department

  2. Outline • Key stylized facts and empirical approach • Macroeconomic benefits and drivers of SME financial inclusion • The role of Fintech • Conclusion

  3. Importance of SMEs in MENA and CCA

  4. 7 % ONLY OF CREDIT

  5. SME Financial Inclusion Index

  6. Approach used in the SME financial inclusion paper Quantifying potential macroeconomic benefits Systematic analysis of drivers of bank credit Study role of Fintech and other alternative channels Identify policy options to unlock SME financial Inclusion Focus Approach Consultation Broad range of variables/data sources Multiple econometric techniques Building on/extending literature on financial inclusion and SMEs Country authorities Partner international organizations Experts and Private sector

  7. Outline • Key stylized facts and empirical approach • Macroeconomic benefits and drivers of SME financial inclusion • The role of Fintech • Conclusion

  8. Economic benefits Growth Gains of up to 1%

  9. Scaling-up financing to SMEs ECONOMIC ENABLERS GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMIC COMPETITION BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

  10. Outline • Key stylized facts and empirical approach • Macroeconomic benefits and drivers of SME financial inclusion • The role of Fintech • Conclusion

  11. Promoting new financing channels: the role of Fintech Enhancing traditional SME finance Opening new channels for SME finance Credit information Crowdfunding (debt, equity) Real-time credit scores Peer-to-peer lending Competition

  12. Outline • Key stylized facts and empirical approach • Macroeconomic benefits and drivers of SME financial inclusion • The role of Fintech • Conclusion

  13. Need for Holistic Policy approaches Future Holistic view • Past • Direct public interventions Current Financial inclusion strategies

  14. Going forward Advancing the analytical agenda Strengthening the Fund’s advice

  15. Granular analysis and country specific advice Assess the state of SME financial inclusion SME Financial Inclusion Toolkit Highlight the main drivers of the SME financial inclusion gap Identify the key policy priorities to scale up SME access to finance

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