2019, 42nd ADFIAP Annual Meeting in Muscat, Oman
42nd ADFIAP Annual Meeting
DFI’s Role in National Development
February 20 – 22, 2019
Sheraton Oman Hotel
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Message from the Chairman
On behalf of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), I wish to invite fellow-members, partners, and colleagues in the development finance community to join us at the 42nd ADFIAP Annual Meeting to be held in Muscat, Oman on February 20-22, 2019. I wish to take this opportunity to thank Oman Development Bank (ODB) for graciously hosting this event.
For this edition of the annual meeting, ODB and the ADFIAP leadership have chosen the theme, “DFI’s Role in National Development” to highlight the various programs and undertakings of DFIs in the development of entrepreneurship, infrastructure, technology, and initiatives for climate action.
As in the past, the annual gathering aims to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge which are more opportune and relevant at this time when the sustainable development goals (SDGs) are in place. While DFIs that will be represented in Muscat come from different countries and operate under different economic settings, DFIs share commonalities in the concepts, principles and practice of development finance.
I encourage you all to join us in Muscat to meet, greet, celebrate, and learn from each other. I look forward to meeting you all in Oman!
Chief Executive Officer, Bhutan Development Bank Ltd.
Chairman, ADFIAP
Welcome Message from the Host
Salaam!
It is my privilege to welcome leaders of Development Banking and finance in Asia- Pacific to our serene and peaceful country for the 42nd ADFIAP annual meeting. At Oman Development Bank, we consider it as a great honor to host this prestigious event in Oman.
The event will unfold with session on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in infrastructure and logistic development which is extremely relevant to this year’s theme, “DFI’s Role in National Development”, followed by other sessions on Development of Technology and Green Financing.
ADFIAP has been in the forefront of promoting Development Banking across Asia and Pacific region all these years. Also the conference has been a substantial platform for sharing banking knowledge and technical know-how in the development banking sector. The programs have enhanced the learning of the most recent ideas and methods in the Development Banking experiences in various fields. ADFIAP programs have fostered brotherhood among the member countries and we are hopeful that these warm-hearted ties will continue to be strengthened in the days to come. The annual conference is yet another splendid opportunity for all of us to persevere the cause of development banking.
We welcome all of you to Oman! The land of scenic beauty and frankincense awaits you with wonders of nature, such as the Al Hajar mountain range, pristine beaches, historical monuments and archaeological treasures.
Look forward to meeting you
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Hinai
CEO, Oman Development Bank
About the Supporting Organization
Oman Development Bank is the leading player in financing projects that add value to national development and to the projects that generate fresh job opportunities to Omanis. The Bank provides scores of facilities for micro, SMEs and major ventures.
Oman Development Bank is the extension of Oman Bank for Development which was established in 1977 and Oman Agricultural Bank. The Bank provides loans for the different development sectors in the Sultanate such as agriculture, fisheries, animals, industry, tourism, education, health and IT.
In a bid to keep pace with the development plans in the Sultanate, ODB has added new sectors for finance such as logistics, supplies and installation, mining, quarries and light installations.
The Bank seeks to promote the service provided to entrepreneurs and various sectors of society.
Programme of Activities
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Arrival / Registration of Delegates
Venue: Sheraton Oman Hotel Lobby
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Official Opening
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed Zahir Al-Hinai
Chief Executive Officer, Oman Development Bank
Opening Remarks
Mr. Phub Dorji
Chief Executive Officer, Bhutan Development Bank Ltd.
Chairman, ADFIAP
Inaugural Speech
Dr. Dhafir Awadh Al-Shanfari
Chief Executive Officer
Omani Authority for Partnership for Development
Chief Guest
HE. Sheikh Al Fadhl Al Harthy
Secretary General of the Council of Ministers
Group Photo
Venue: Sheraton Oman Hotel
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Networking Break
Venue: Main Hall Reception Area
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Session 1: “DFIs and Entrepreneurship Development”
One of the vital roles of a DFI is to act as a financier, adviser, and incubator for micro, small and medium enterprises. MSMEs provide job opportunities, enhance creativity and innovation, and spur economic development. This session will cover entrepreneurship in the service, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors and how DFIs are blazing the trail in supporting these productive industries of a country.
Session Chair
Ms. Bettina Prato
Senior Coordinator
Smallholder and Agri-SME Finance and Investment
Presentations
Ms. Bettina Prato
Senior Coordinator
Smallholder and Agri-SME Finance and Investment
Tn Syed Alwi bin Mohamed Sultan
Managing Director/CEO
Agrobank
Mr. K Muralikrishnan
Project Manager, Godrej Green Business Center
Chamber of India Industry (CII)
Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak
President and Chief Executive Officer
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad
Mr. Aria Putera Ismail
Chief Executive Office
SME Development Bank Malaysia Berhad
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Session 2: “DFIs and Infrastructure Development”
An important role of a DFI is in infrastructure development – both in hard infrastructure (transport, energy, roads, others) and soft infrastructure (education, health care, others). This session aims to showcase the projects and the mode of financing that DFIs are undertaking in this area.
Session Chair
State General Reserve Fund
Presentations
Raffd Fund, Riyad
Mr. Debasish Mallick
Deputy Managing Director
Export-Import Bank of India
PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PERSERO) TBC
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Session 3: “DFIs and Infrastructure Development”
As a catalyst for development, DFIs provide financial and technical assistance to sectors undertaking creative and innovative technologies such as web and mobile applications and solutions as well as other technologies that are cutting edge, e.g., medical and manufacturing fields. This session will present what DFIs are doing to advance technology development in their countries.
Session Chair
Presentations
Oman Technology Fund
Ms. Fumiyo Harada
General Manager
International Strategy & Coordination Department
Development Bank of Japan, Inc.
Mr. Lakshman Silva
Chief Executive Officer
DFCC Bank
International Investment Bank (TBC)
Vnesheconombank (TBC)
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Networking Break
Venue: Main Hall Reception Area
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Session 4: “DFIs and Climate Action”
Mainstreaming climate change considerations throughout the DFIs’ operations, and in their investing and lending activities, will enable them to deliver better, more sustainable, short-term and long-term results – both developmentally and financially. This session will underscore what DFIs are implementing that are environmentally-responsible and economically-viable.
Session Chair
Ms. Anna Mendiola
President & CEO
FSM Development Bank
Presentations
Dr. Laura Altinger
Senior Advisor(Climate Change)
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Mr. Rolando B. Victoria
President and CEO
ASKI Group of Companies
Mr. Laurent Biddiscombe
Head – Financial Institutions Group
Agence Francaise Development
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Welcome Dinner & Awards Night
Venue: Sheraton Oman Hotel
Thursday, 21 February 2019
8:30 am – 11:00 am
89th ADFIAP Board of Directors Meeting
Venue: Breakout room – Main Hall Area
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Delegate-Meets-Delegate (D-m-D) session
D-m-D provides delegates the opportunity to meet and network with fellow delegates. Prior appointments must be arranged with the Secretariat.
Venue: TBA
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
Venue: Main Hall Reception Area
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
23rd Ordinary Meeting of the General Assembly
Opening Remarks by ADFIAP Chairman
Approval of the Minutes of the last Meeting
Welcome to New Members
Achievement Report by Secretary General
Other Matters
Adjournment
Venue: Sheraton Oman Hotel
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Networking Break
Venue: Sheraton Oman Hotel
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Closing Dinner / Gift Exchange
Note: For the exchange gift activity, all delegates, their respective accompanying persons, secretariat who wish to join, please bring each a special gift preferably something unique from their respective countries
Venue: Sheraton Oman – Outdoor Buffet Area
Friday, 22 February 2019
9:00 am
Fellowship Day Tour
All delegates, guests and accompanying persons are invited to join!
Networking Lunch
Venue: TBA
Free Time
Farewell & Safe Travel
Social Activities
Friday, 22 February 2019
9:00 am
Fellowship Day Tour
All delegates, guests and accompanying persons are invited to join!
Networking Lunch
Venue: TBA
Free Time
Farewell & Safe Travel
Moderators & Speakers
Moderators
MR. MOMINUL ISLAM
Managing Director and CEO
IPDC Finance Limited
MR. PHUB DORJI
Chief Executive Officer Bhutan Development Bank, Ltd.
ADFIAP, Chairman
MS. TANJA HAVEMANN
Director
Clarmondial
SHARIFA AL BARAMI
CoFounder
MarkeetEx
Speakers
DATUK MOHD ZAMREE MOHD ISHAK
President and Chief Executive Officer
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad
DR. HARSH KUMAR BHANWALA
Chairman
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
DR. LAURA ALTINGER
Senior Advisor (Climate Change)
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
MR. ARIA PUTERA ISMAIL
Chief Executive Officer
SME Development Bank Malaysia Berhad
MR. DEBASISH MALLICK
Deputy Managing Director
Export-Import Bank of India
MR. IVAN A. VARENITSA
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board
Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus
MR. KHALID ALSAFI AL
Managing Director
Impact Integrated
MR. LAKSHMAN SILVA
Director/Chief Executive Officer
DFCC Bank PLC
MR. LAURENT BIDDISCOMBE
Head, Financial Institutions Group
Agence Francaise Development
MR. ROLANDO B. VICTORIA
President and CEO
ASKI Group of Companies, Inc.
MR. SERGEY VASILIEV
Deputy Chairman
Vnesheconombank
MS. CECILIA BORROMEO
President and Chief Executive Officer
Development Bank of the Philippines
MS. EMMA SRI MARTINI
President/Director
P.T. Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PERSERO)
MS. FUMIYO HARADA
General Manager
Development Bank of Japan, Inc.
MS. MATAUTIA RULA LEVI
Chief Executive Officer
Samoa Housing Corporation
MS. NISHA JAYARAMAN
Senior Counselor
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
MUNEER AL-MUNEERI
Chief Executive Officer
Rakiza
QAISAR M. ZAMAN
Chief Investment Officer
SHEIKH SALAH HILAL AL MAWALI
Chief Executive Officer
SME Fund, Oman
TN SYED ALWI BIN MOHAMED SULTAN
Managing Director/CEO
AGROBANK