Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent a paradox of sorts, embodying both vulnerability and adaptability. Despite the significant role they play in urban ecosystems, their contribution often remains under-acknowledged. When considering urban resilience, a city's ability to withstand and adapt to changes is only as robust as its weakest component, underscoring the importance of resilient SMEs.

Join the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities), and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in an insightful webinar revealing the untapped potential of SMEs in nurturing urban resilience and to explore their transformative roles.

The webinar will examine the need for closer collaboration between public sectors, especially local governments, and SMEs. It will feature diverse case studies and compelling discussions about strengthening both business and urban resilience.

This session will also mark the launch of R-Cities' publication, A Point of View: Small and Medium Enterprises for Urban Resilience.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM (GMT+7) / 10 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT+8)

Speakers:

• Kyaw Thu, Urban Development Specialist, ADB
• Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director, R-Cities
• Nini Purwajati, Senior Manager, Programs and Knowledge, Asia–Pacific, R-Cities
• Andhika Ajie, CEO, Center for Research & Innovation Regional Development Planning Agency, Jakarta Government
• Venkatachalam Anbumozhi, Director, Research Strategy and Innovation, ERIA  
• Asih Radhianitya, Program Officer for Climate Change and Urban Resilience, Kota Kita Foundation

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