June 26, 2013

The "SME and Entrepreneurship Summit" organized by Data and Investment Consult Lebanon, started, Tuesday June 25, at the Crowne Plaza Beirut, under the Auspices of his Excellency the Minister of Economy and Trade, Mr. Nicolas Nahhas, in cooperation with KAFALAT and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.

This event gathered this year stakeholders of the industry to present sectorial analysis of different SMEs clusters as a leverage effect in the economy, focus on SME assessment of Lebanese SME Sector and SME Prospect Initiatives for Lebanese SME sector while looking at major financing initiatives.

On the first day of the event, Eng. Lelia El Khazen, TRA Senior Market Analysis Expert, represented Dr. Imad Hoballah and gave a presentation titled "Effective ICT and National Strategy for SMEs" in which she highlighted the importance of the development of information and communication technology(ICT) and its impact on the global economy. The analysis also focused on the essential role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the economic growth and detailed the policies and regulatory initiatives that will facilitate the establishment of small and medium-sized enterprises and ensure its development. Ms. El Khazen also focused on the role of ICT as an enabling tool for SMEs to grow faster and at a lower cost.

To view Eng. Lelia El Khazen’s presentation, click here