As an integral component of the highly anticipated 13th Social Business Day, an array of Country Forums is set to unfold. These forums have been designed to inspire conversations and discussions in countries with a strong social business ecosystem. The Country Forums session is dedicated to sharing experiences, exploring potential, and analyzing the actual practice of social businesses, fostering fruitful conversations.
The forums will provide a platform for countries and regions already implementing social business practices to share their experiences, explore potential opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within their respective contexts. Ideally, each forum will be conducted in the participants' native language, with English as an option if necessary.
On July 27th, 2023, which marks day 1 of Social Business Day, the Country Forums event will be hosted in Langkawi, Malaysia, at Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi.
To establish a country forum, a minimum of 15 participants is required. Each forum will be organized by a Country Forum Organizing Committee, which will consist of several members and will be headed by a chair, supported by one or more co-chairs.
During the Country Forums, participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, exchange best practices, and develop action plans for their respective countries over the next two years. Additionally, organizers encourage each forum to consider incorporating the 3ZERO Clubs initiative, which empowers young people to take action towards achieving a sustainable and equitable future.
To learn more about the layout of the Country Forums, they can click on "Country Forums." If individuals are interested, they can scroll down to apply for their preferred country or region.
Topic/Session
The Bangladesh Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
The Malaysia Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Development of Social Business in Malaysia
Moderator: Syarina, myHarapan
(ii) Open discussion: Ideas, issues and view on “War, Peace & Economics
Moderator: Dr Lokhman, UKM
445 - 450pm: Welcoming the participants
450 - 455pm: Managing expectations - what to expect for today’s forum
455 - 5pm: Sharing of 2022 Country Forum discussions and updates
Segment (i)
5 - 540pm: Updates from each representatives on SB developments (the following)
- SCENIC, Social intermediary Sabah
- Nazkids, Social business entrepreneur
- UKM, YCSB UKM (2 reps)
- MGTC, Government agency
- Yayasan Peneraju, Gov agency
- KBS, Ministry
- Wagas De’Asi, Social business entrepreneur (tbc)
540 - 555pm: Open discussion on what are the challenges faced, opportunities and solutions
amongst key players present
Q&A session
555 - 6pm: Wrap up
Segment (ii)
6 - 610pm: Welcoming and introducing speakers
- Sharifah Sofia Albukhary - Trustee, Albukhary Foundation, Malaysia
- Shahira Ahmed Bazari - Trustee and Managing Director, Yayasan Hasanah, Malaysia
- Marina Mahathir - Columnist and activist, , Malaysia
OR
- Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad - Former Prime Minister of Malaysia , Honorable, Malaysia
610 - 630pm: Question and Answer
630 - 640pm: Key learnings recap
640 - 645pm: Wrap up and photo opp
The Philippines and Australia Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
PHILIPPINES COUNTRY FORUM
Social Business Day 2023
TOPIC : The Philippines Social Business Landscape
Description : The social business ecosystem in the Philippines, while still in development, is starting to take form with different sectors becoming more visible and involved. The forum will share the different programs, and how this all connects to the greater social business agenda.
Topic 1 : Financing
Discussion on the Impact Pioneers Network will cover the different financing needs and opportunities for social enterprises in the Philippines.
Topic 2 : 3Zero Clubs
Presentor : NWTF will present updates on the different 3Zero Clubs that have been established, and what the future holds for them.
Topic 3 : Circular Economy
Presentor : Princess Bala-an, Circular Economy Project Supervisor from NWTF will discuss NWTF’s circular economy initiatives, and how it will help guide it’s social business agenda.
The Greater China Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Greater China Forum, Social Business Day
Langkawi, Malaysia
July 27, 2023 16:45 pm - 18:45 pm (GMT+8)
16:45-16:50
Speech : Gao Zhan, Co-founder, Grameen China & Chair, Greater China Forum Organizing Commitee
16:50-17:00
Speech : James Chau, President, China-United States Exchange Foundation
17:00-17:10
Keynote Speech : Mao Chi-kuo, Honorary Advisor, Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan
17:10-17:55
Panel: Grameen Model Empowers Low-income Women
Juno Wang, Executive Director, Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan
David He, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Huang Wenfeng, Secretary-general, Shenzhen women and Children’s Development Foundation
Jia Hongquan, Advisor, Grameen China
17:55-18:35
Panel: Education and Social Business
Ma Guochuan, Secretary-general, China Education 30 Forum
Ge Qingzhen, CEO, Grameen China
Philippa Tsai, Chairman, Foundation for Yunus Social Business Taiwan
Wang Jingsong, Deputy Secretary-general, Foundation for Yunus Social Business China
18:35-18:45
Closing Remarks
Tasmina Rahman, Managing Director, Grameen Trust
Abdul Hai Khan, Executive Vice Chairman, Grameen Trus
The Nepal Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
13th Social Business Day, 2023 Country Forum of Nepal (July 27, 2023) Langkawi, Malaysia Theme: “War, Peace and Economics: Future of Human Beings” Program Schedule (Tentative)
Time Program Details
16:45-17:00 Opening of the Forum
16:45-16:50 Welcome of the Delegates by the Member of the Nepal Country Forum, Organizing Committee, Ms. Gita Kumari Yogi Giri
16:50-17:00 Opening Remarks by the Chairman of the Nepal Country Forum, Organizing Committee, Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha Business Sessions
17:00-17:15 Agenda 1: Review of the Progress oo the Two Year Action Plan set by the 11th Social Business Day, Country Forum of Nepal. Moderator: Ms. Shova Bajracharya, Chief Executive Officer, Manushi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
17:15 – 17:30 Agenda 2: Mobilizing Microfinance as a Tool for Building New Civilization at the Bottom Level. Moderator: Mr. Sanjay Kumar Mandal, Chief Executive Officer, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
17:30 – 17:45 Agenda 3: Creating Self-reliant Environment friendly Economies in Rural Moderator: Mr. Dambar Bahadur Shah, General Manager, Kisan Bahuuddesiya Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.
17:45 – 18:00 Agenda 4: Promotion and Development of 3 ZERO Clubs in Nepal Moderator: Mr. Damodar Regmi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
18:00 – 18:15 Floor Discussion
18:15 – 18:30 Preparation of Action Plan for Next Two Years Moderator: Mr. Narendra Singh Bista, Chief Executive Officer, Swabalamban Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
18:30 – 18:45 Closing Session Remarks by Two Participants Closing Remarks and End of the Forum by Chairman of the Nepal Country Forum, Mr. Shankar Man Shrestha
The Europe Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
The Thailand Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
The Africa Country Forum will aim to facilitate conversations among countries with thriving social business ecosystems. The forum will allow participants to share experiences, explore opportunities, and analyze the implementation of social businesses within the country and region, with a focus on developing action plans for the future. There will be at least 15 persons to form a forum.
Country Forum Guidelines: https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2023/pages/country-forum-guideline
Africa country forum
Topic: Economic Resilience for the sustainable future of Africa
Date: July 27th 2023
Venue: Langkawi, Malaysia at Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa
Africa Country Forum Hybrid Report Back Speaker : Daniel Ayebare,
Founder, AYE-Africa Foundation, Uganda
Session Description
The recent pandemic has weakened the already existing fragile African economy. This global crisis taught us that it is crucial to prioritize strengthening the economic systems against any eventuality. The panel discussion focuses on the mechanisms that must be implemented to ensure that Africa's economy improves people's lives. We discuss the models that enhance the economic resilience of the people. The session will propose a concrete way forward to build the economic resilience of the people. The sustainable future for Africa requires investment in the Capacity development of people to build homegrown solutions that sustainably respond to the needs of the content. The discussion will answer the question of how to support these homegrown innovations. Finally, the session will examine the issues of research and human cantered policies that support the social business stand any shock.
Moderator: Dr. Watundu Susan
Panellists:
? Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou (Confirmed)
? Daniel Ayebare (Confirmed)
? Robert Akoko (Confirmed)
? Entrepreneurship who has Africa who is in Malaysia (To be Confirmed)
? Someone from the YSBC (To be Confirmed)
Outcomes
We expect the panel's discussion to generate new insights and concrete suggestions that will contribute to advancing the work of YSC in Africa towards a sustainable future in Africa.
