Brief on MEIP’s Implementation Schedule and Work Plan in Connection with MPE&VCA Members

Under the current political instability, exacerbating challenges already presented by a global pandemic, many businesses face an existential threat. Even while closely monitoring a rapidly changing economic situation, it is critical for businesses to strategize around future approaches and practices that will optimise resources, minimise fallout and best prepare themselves to compete in the aftermath.

With this aim in mind, MPE&VCA will initiate a planned series of support events for members by hosting a briefing in the coming week, to provide opportunities to share inputs and feedback regarding:

• How to address market shortcomings (particularly in relation to skills and available training) and strengthen the investment ecosystem
• How to manage risks for both investors and portfolio companies on a short, medium, and long term basis
• How executives can withstand and overcome the various challenges presented to their businesses in times of crisis

Event Details

Date: 3rd May 2021 (Monday)

Time: 3:00 – 4:15 pm MMT (GMT +6:30)

Speakers: MEDA, Control Risks, KONU

Platform: Online via Zoom meeting

Fee: FOC for all MPE&VCA members

Programme

3:00-3:05 pm Welcome and Introduction

3:05-3:10 pm Keynote address - Myo Zin, Country Representative Myanmar, CDC Limited

3:10-3:20 pm "Myanmar Enabling Investment Programme (MEIP)" and its work plan: Introduction by MEDA

3:20-3:30 pm "Responsible Investment in Post-Coup Myanmar" research: Introduction by MEDA and Q&A

3:30-3:40 pm SGB Toolkit and Investment Readiness Scorecard: Introduction by MEDA and Q&A

3:40-3:50 pm Risks management workshop: Introduction by Control Risks​ and Q&A

3:50-4:00 pm Leadership Peer Consultations: Introduction by KONU​ and Q&A

4:00-4:15 pm Summary of next steps, and agreed schedules and approaches

About MEIP

Myanmar Enabling Investment Program (MEIP), funded by CDC and FMO, was launched in January 2021 and designed to facilitate the emergence of stronger small and growing businesses (SGBs) that would unlock growing investment in Myanmar over the medium term. While this remains an important objective, MEIP will be adjusting to assist the investment community to account for the drastic changes in the country.

Note: Registration is mandatory. Once your registration is successful, you will receive the Zoom link and instructions prior to the event. The registration does not guarantee seating availability. For any changes in registration, please inform us at least 24 hours prior by emailing us at khun@mpevca.org.

MPE&VCA may, at its sole discretion, make changes to the format, speakers, participants, the programme or any other aspect of the event for any reason.