Program Agenda - 47th ADFIAP Annual Meeting

EVENT SCHEDULE

May 15 – 17, 2023 | Hotel Sofitel Phokeetra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

PHNOM PEHN TIME

ACTIVITY

10:00 am-6:00 pm

REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES

(Venue: Registration desk * Lobby, Hotel Sofitel Phokeetra)

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

COCKTAIL RECEPTION
(open to participants & accompanying spouse/persons)

12F, Hotel Sofitel Phokeetra * Dress Code: Smart Casual

PHNOM PEHN TIME	ACTIVITY
08:00 am – 09:00 am	REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES (Registration desk * Lobby, Hotel Sofitel Phokeetra)
9:00 am – 9:30 am	OPENING CEREMONIES (Venue: Grand Ballroom /whole day) Opening Remarks: H.E. Dr. Kao Thach ADFIAP 1st Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agricultural & Rural Development Bank Welcome Remarks: Mr. Saud A. Minam ADFIAP Chairman / Chief Executive Officer Fiji Development Bank. Keynote Remarks: Mr. John McGinley Co-Founder and Managing Partner Mekong Strategic Capital (MSC) Inspirational Message: Ms. Mafalda Duarte Executive Director Green Climate Fund (GCF) (via video) Opening Speech: H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth Deputy Prime Minister Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance Group Photo: Head Delegates of DFIs with H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth
9:30 am – 10:30 am	SPECIAL INTEREST SESSION 1 “Cambodia’s Rice Sector Development in Serving the Food Security” Speakers: H.E. Dr. Ung Luyna Director General of the General Department of Policy MEF H.E. Chan Sokty Delegate of the Royale Government of Cambodia in charge of CEO and Chairman of Board of Director of Green Trade Company (ranked as Secretary of State), Ministry of Commerce (MoC), Cambodia H.E. Khim Finan Undersecretary of State Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), Cambodia H.E. Dr. Tin Ponlok Secretary of State Ministry of Environment Oknha Song Saron Chairman of Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF)
10:30 am – 11:45 am	SPECIAL INTEREST SESSION 2 Topic 1: “Promoting Financial Inclusion through Open Finance: Bridging the Gap” Moderator: Mr. Enrique I. Florencio Secretary General Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific(ADFIAP) Speakers: Mr. Wouter De Bruycker Chief Executive Officer Infivex IT Solution Mr. Abundio Quililan, Jr. Chief Executive Officer New Rural Bank of San Leonardo (NRBSL)/Philippines Ms. Jane Manucdoc Executive Director ASKI MFI/Philippines
11:45 am – 12:00 pm	GROUP PHOTO (all Attendees)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	NETWORKING LUNCH (International Buffet –Ballroom 2)
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm	PANEL DISCUSSIONS
	1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Session 1: Redefining Agriculture for a Climate-Smart and Sustainable Future This session focuses on the role of technology and innovation in enhancing agricultural productivity, improving food security, and promoting rural development. This includes discussions on precision farming, smart irrigation, agricultural robotics, and data-driven decision-making. Its objective is to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and explore innovative approaches, technologies, and policies that can transform agriculture into a more climate-smart and sustainable sector. It will address key issues such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable land and water management, biodiversity conservation, and the promotion of resilient and diversified farming systems. Moderator: H.E. Dr. Kao Thach ADFIAP 1st Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agricultural & Rural Development Bank Speaker: Mr. Liduvino Geron Executive Vice President Land Bank of the Philippines Dr. Prasun Das Secretary General Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) Mr. George Taitim Tulas Chief Executive Officer Sabah Credit Corporation Mr. Adama Mariko Deputy Director-Mobilization, Partnerships & Communication Finance in Common Secretary-General, Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
	2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Session 2: Climate-Smart Practices Exploring strategies and technologies that enable farmers to adapt to and mitigate climate change impacts. This includes sustainable land management, agroforestry, climate-resilient crop varieties, and precision climate forecasting systems. The session seeks to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and innovations related to climate-smart practices across different sectors, with a special emphasis on agriculture. It aims to create awareness about the potential of climate-smart practices to mitigate climate change impacts, enhance adaptive capacity, and promote sustainable development. Furthermore, it intends to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the widespread adoption of these practices, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and policy support. Moderator: Eng. Mohammed Al Ghassani Chairman of the Board Development Bank Speakers: Mr. Saud A. Minam ADFIAP Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Fiji Development Bank Ms. Carolyn Olfindo Senior Vice President Development Bank of the Philippines
	3:00-3:30 pm Coffee Break
	3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Session 3: Technology-enabled Solutions / Agri-Fintech Showcasing cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, Internet of Things, blockchain, and remote sensing, that can revolutionize agriculture and enable sustainable development. Discussions will cover their potential applications, scalability, and accessibility in both developed and developing regions. The session on “Technology-Enabled Solutions: Agri-Fintech” seeks to provide a platform for discussing and showcasing cutting-edge technological solutions that have the potential to drive climate-smart and sustainable agriculture. It aims to highlight the role of Agri-Fintech in addressing key challenges such as access to finance, market linkages, climate information, and sustainable agricultural practices. The session also aims to facilitate discussions on policies, partnerships, and investment opportunities to support the widespread adoption of technology-enabled solutions in agriculture. Moderator: Ms. Tshering Om Chief Executive Officer Bhutan Development Bank Speakers: Mr. Manolo M. Martinez Vice President for Product Development and Innovative Solutions (OIC) CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions Mr. Robert Bastillo Chief Executive Officer Small Business Corporation Shri Goverdhan Singh Rawat Deputy Managing Director National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
	4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Session 4: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Linking agricultural innovation and technology to the achievement of the SDGs, particularly those related to zero hunger, poverty eradication, climate action, and sustainable communities. The focus will be on identifying synergies and best practices for creating a more sustainable and inclusive future. The session seeks to provide a platform for discussing the interlinkages between the SDGs, climate action, and sustainable agriculture. It aims to highlight the potential of the SDGs to guide and inspire transformative actions that can drive inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Furthermore, the session also aims to facilitate discussions on the implementation, monitoring, and partnerships needed to achieve the SDGs in the context of cultivating a climate-smart and sustainable development. Moderator: Mr. Niklas Kesseler Consultant Momentus Global (Canada) (formerly International Financial Consulting Ltd.) Speakers: Mr. Akihiro Suzuki General Manager, Global Business Planning & Coordination Department Development Bank of Japan, Inc (DBJ) Mr. Sergey Vaseliev Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Mr. Prakash Kumar Deputy Managing Director Small Industries Development Bank of India H.E. Mr. Allen Dogson Tan Advisor Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)
6:30 pm	Gala Dinner (open to all participants and accompanying spouse or persons) Venue: Grand Ballroom Dress Code: Business/Smart Casual

PHNOM PEHN TIME	ACTIVITY
9:00 am – 11:00 am	96^thADFIAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Restricted) (Venue: Phokeetra 1 Room (2^ndLevel))
	DELEGATE-MEETS-DELEGATE (Open to All/without the board members) Venue: Grand Ballroom
11:00 AM – 12:00 NN	Conference (cont’n) Session 5: Partnership & Collaboration Highlighting the importance of partnerships between development finance institutions (DFIs), governments, private sector entities, research institutions, and civil society organizations. The discussions will emphasize the need for collaborative efforts to leverage resources, share knowledge, and scale up successful initiatives in the agriculture and technology sectors. The session on “Partnership and Collaboration” seeks to provide a platform for discussing the importance of partnerships, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and collective action in addressing the challenges of climate change and sustainable development. It aims to showcase successful partnership models, highlight the benefits of collaboration, and identify strategies for building effective and inclusive partnerships to drive climate-smart and sustainable initiatives. Moderator: Ms. Lindsay Timarong President & Chief Executive Officer Pacific Islands Development Bank Speakers: Mr. Edwin Syahruzad President/Director PT Sarana Multi Infrastructure/Indonesia Mr. Rajan Ashok Uttamchandani Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer Esquire Financing, Inc. Mr. Aishamuddin bin Zulkefli Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Planning & Development) TEKUN Nasional Ms. Alexandra Matveeva Executive Deputy Chairman of the Board International Bank for Economic Cooperation (IBEC) Mr. Sergey Storchak Senior Banker State Development Corporation VEB.RF Mr. Adama Mariko Deputy Director Mobilization, Partnerships and Communication Finance in Common Secretary General Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
12:00 pm-1:00 pm	NETWORKING LUNCH International Buffet (open to all participants & accompanying spouses/persons) Venue: Ballroom 2
1:00 pm-2:00 pm	Session 6: Policy & Investment Framework Addressing the role of DFIs in promoting enabling policy environments and investment frameworks that foster innovation, attract private sector investments, and facilitate technology transfer in the agriculture sector. The discussions will explore ways to reduce barriers, create incentives, and mobilize financial resources to support climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development. This session will serve as a catalyst for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the formulation of actionable recommendations. By addressing the intersection of policy, investment, and sustainability, it aims to inspire concrete actions that contribute to the realization of a more resilient, low-carbon, and inclusive future for all. By focusing on these key areas, the session will contribute to advancing the collective understanding of the critical levers needed to drive sustainable development in the face of climate change and pave the way for a more prosperous and resilient future. Moderator: Mr. Tarun Sharma Deputy Managing Director Export-Import Bank of India Speakers: Mr. Nassir Alkasabi Director General of Corporate Strategy Saudi Fund for Development V. Bruce J. Tolentino, Ph.D. Member, The Monetary Board (Private Sector) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Mr. Muhammad Azraini Abdul Hamid Group Head, Group Private Equity & Strategic Investments Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd. Dr. Seyed Ali Heidari Deputy Managing Director, Financial and International Affairs Bank of Industry and Mine H.E. Mr. Suon Sophal Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodia Investment Board The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) H.E. Prof Dr. Sok Siphana Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions (Multilateral Trade and Economic Affairs) and Chairman of the Trade Policy Advisory Board, Cambodia
2:00 pm-3:30 pm	DELEGATE-MEETS-DELEGATE (continuation) Venue: Grand Ballroom
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm	GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING (Restricted / ADFIAP members only) Venue: Ballroom 1
	5:00pm -5:05 pm Overview of Finance in Common Summit (FICS) 2024 Speaker: Mr. Adama Mariko Deputy Director-Mobilization, Partnerships & Communication Finance in Common Secretary-General, Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
5:00 pm – 5:15 pm	HAND-OVER CEREMONY OF THE 2025 BIG EVENTS Host of the ADFIAP 48^th Annual Meetings (Y2025) – Development Bank – Sultanate of Oman Host of the ADFIAP International CEO Forum (Y2025) – PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur
6:30 pm onwards	CLOSING DINNER & ADFIAP AWARDS NIGHT (open to all participants and accompanying spouse/persons) Venue: Grand Ballroom Dress Code: National Costume Note: Each attendee is requested to bring one (1) gift for the traditional exchange gift activity to conclude the closing dinner and awards nights. The gift must be inexpensive but reasonable and cheerful; nothing fancy, something like a souvenir or memento for the receiver to remember you by. Please write your name and Institution as the giver.

PHNOM PEHN TIME

ACTIVITY

9:30 AM onwards

FELLOWSHIP DAY TOUR

(open to all participants and accompanying spouse/persons)

Places to see: National Museum, Royale Palace, Wat Phnom Temple, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), Russian Market (Toul Tom Pung Market)

End of the 47th ADFIAP Annual Meetings

9:30 AM onwards

ARDB offers complimentary/shared airport transfers. To avail …

· Arriving participants and guests are requested to confirm flight arrival details by email to Mr. Kang Panha email: kang_panha@ardb.com.kh with copy to Ms. Sandra Honrado email: sandra@adfiap.org, WhatsApp Number +855 93 791111 or +63 917 7041009.

Upon arrival, after the immigration, make their way to the desk which is identifiable by the ARDB and ADFIAP logos.

· Homebound or departing participants and guests must be ready at least 3 hours prior to scheduled flight departure. Schedules of shared hotel-airport transfers will be posted at the hotel reception desk.

· Participants and guests requiring independent transfers are recommended to arrange, by themselves, private transfers either with the hotel, or use taxi service.

Thank you. Be Safe Everyone!