2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit
Small but mighty: Access to capital for MSMEs
MSMEs make up 97 percent of ASEAN’s enterprises and employ 7 in 10 of the region’s workers, yet access to capital remains one of the biggest brakes on growth. The gap is widest for women-led firms and rural entrepreneurs furthest from the formal financial system. What will it take to connect capital with the businesses that need it?
Moderator
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Mark Barnett
Executive Vice President, Small and Medium Enterprises, Mastercard
Speakers
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Andi Taufan Garuda Putra
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Amartha Financial
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Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Go
Incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of the Philippine Islands
