National Development and Digital Economy in the New Normal: The Challenges and Prospects of MSMEs

IBD Annual Conference 2021

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About our 2021 Conference

This conference is of high strategic importance as it comes at a time when African development and sub-regional economic integration are being discussed at the National level. This conference has the following objectives:

1

Identify and resolve inhibitors

To identify and resolve the inhibitors to sustainable national development and regional integration with a view of improving digital economy, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and businesses in the new normal after covid-19 pandemic.
2

Discuss policy framework

To discuss and agree on the needed policy frameworks, legal regimes, developmental models, the role and engagement of relevant stakeholders in national development.
3

Discuss challenges & opportunities

To provide a platform for discussion on the current position of, national development, digital economy and how MSMEs, businesses will thrive in the new normal.

Conference structure

The conference will focus on the following:
I. National development.

II. Digital economy.

III. Micro and Small Medium Entrepreneurs.

IV. Businesses in the new normal after covid-19 pandemic.

Conference set-up

The two-day IBD annual conference will consist of an opening session, plenary sessions and discussion group sessions.

Furthermore, there will be a session for all the participants to share their experiences, challenges and achievements towards MSMEs and businesses in the new normal.

Conference schedule

This schedule is subject to change; however any changes will be communicated to all attendees via mail.

Day 1 | 2nd November
Day 2 | 3rd November

Day 1 | 2nd November

8:00 - 9:30 am

Registration

9:00 – 10:00 am

SESSION 1: Opening

The Institute

Introduction of Participants

National Anthem

Welcome Address
Philips Emeto, FBDI - President, Chairman of Council of IBD

Goodwill Messages
ECOWAS, DFID, UNCTAD, AFDB, NASME, Chamber of Commerce, National Assembly

Opening Address
Minister of Trade and Investment - Otunba Niyi Adebayo
Presentation of an overview on the business environment in Nigeria, national development and businesses in the new normal.

Overview of the Institute
Dr Paul Ikele, FBDI – Registrar/ CEO IBD

Presentation of conference objectives, expected outcome and agenda

Selection and presentation of rapporteurs and establishment of the Communique drafting Group
Dr. Charles Enweugwu, FBDI

10:00 – 11:00 am