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API organizes a training course in Bahrain


The Arab Planning Institute organizes a training program in cooperation with Bahrain Young Ladies Association in Bahrain during the period 19-23/10/2014. The program aims to analyze sources of SMEs finance in the Arab countries in general and in Bahrain in particular and the mechanisms that can be used to enhance the delivery of financial services. It also discusses the methods that are used to estimate SMEs financial needs, the finance gap, and the role of loan guarantee schemes in bridging the gap.  The program also discussed the skills needed to prepare and evaluate feasibility studies for SMEs, it also showed how to conduct the financial study and perform the sensitivity test. Many case studies were discussed to maximize the outcome of the programs.