2nd SME Conference

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Thematic Area (1)
Developing a Conducive Business Environment for SMEs
Research Presentations
1 Understanding the Drivers of Sustainable Enterpreneurial Practices in Pakistan’s Leather Industry: A Multi-Level Approach – Aqueel Imtiaz Wahga, Dr. Richard Blundel, Dr. Anja Schaefer
2 Technological Competitiveness – A Case Study of Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises in Sialkot, Pakistan – Ahsan Munir
Public Sector Expert’s Presentations
1 Ms. Sahoohi Israr – Deputy Director, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
2 Mr. Zulfiqar Ali – Director, Board of Investment (BOI), Lahore
Private Sector Expert’s Presentation
1 Mr. Mughees Tahir -Program Manager PlanX
Thematic Area (2)
Local and International Market Development for SMEs
Research Presentations
1 Strategic HRM Practices and Knowledge Sharing in SMEs of Pakistan; The Intervening Role of Learning Commitment – Saba Akram
2 Measuring the Linkage of SHRM Practices with Service Behavior in Small and Medium Enterprises of Pakistan – Asma Saher
3 Strategic HR Practices, Employee Empowerment and Organizational Performance: Empirical Findings from Small and Medium Enterprises of Karachi – Saba Mateen
International Delegate / Development Agency’s Presentation
1 Mr. Badar ul Islam – Program Officer SME, UNIDO Pakistan
Public Sector Expert’s Presentation
1 Mr. Irfan Ahmed Rabbani – Chief Engineer, Pakistan Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR)
Thematic Area (3)
Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development
Research Presentations
1 CPEC: A Silver Lining of Industrial Growth or Grievous Intervention for the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises of Pakistan – Aleena Shuja
2 Innovative Behavior of Women Entrepreneurs of Pakistan: Impact of Personality, Gender Stereotypes and Cultural Values – Dr. Masood ul Hassan and Sidra Sheikh
International Delegate / Development Agency’s Presentation
1 Mr. Yasuhiro Tojo – Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
2 Ms. Sara Parvez – Head of Higher Education & Skills, The British Council
Public Sector Expert’s Presentations
1 Ms. Zainab Tariq – Program Manager, Plan 9, Government of Punjab
2 Mr. Mohammad Azam – Director, National Educational & Vocational Training Authority
Private Sector Expert’s Presentation
1 Ms. Areej Mehdi – Research & Policy Strategist, MIT Enterprise Forum
Thematic Area (4)
SMEs Access to Finance
Research Presentations
1 Why Pakistani SMEs are not Reporting on Sustainability Practices – Dr. Zeeshan Mahmood
2 Impact of Leverage and Risk Exposure on Financial Performance in SMEs of Northern Punjab – Muhammad Hamza Javed
3 SME Financing: A challenge in a Vulnerable Economy – Saqib Farid and Abdul Rafay
4 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises and Poverty Reduction in Pakistan – Mahwish Zafar
Private Sector Expert’s Presentation
1 Mr. Khurram Hussain – Group Head, Retail & Consumer Banking, Bank Alfalah Limited
SMEs Access to Finance (Session II)
Public Sector Expert’s Presentation
1 Mr. Mohammad Abdullah – Head of Special Projects Department, Pakistan Stock Exchange
Private Sector Expert’s Presentations
1 Mr. Kashif Yaqoob – General Manager, New Business, Orix Leasing
2 Mr. Manzoor ul Haq Malik – Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI)
3 Mr. Hussain Haider – Akhuwat