By BUUMBA CHIMBULU
THE Finnish Government has pledged to continue supporting Zambia’s economic growth by promoting critical areas such as accelerated growth for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
In line with the Zambian government’s priorities, Finland is focused on strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem, according to the Finnish Ambassador, Pirjo Suomela-Chowdhury.
Ms Suomela-Chowdhury said Finland-Zambia relations focussed strongly on the private sector, with the Accelerated Growth for SMEs in Zambia programme.
This, she said, was because a vibrant private sector was the foundation of sustainable development, and essential for securing jobs and livelihoods.
She said this when celebrating the annual Finnish Week of Business in Zambia.
“Our role in the Summit should be seen in the context of Finland’s many private sector activities in Zambia. It is part of our support to promote economic growth in the country.
“In line with the Zambian government’s priorities, we are focused on strengthening the MSME ecosystem. I am absolutely delighted that with this important Summit, we can continue contributing to investment and private sector development,” ambassador Suomela-Chowdhury said.
She indicated that that the embassy was delighted that with the important Summit saying it could continue contributing to investment and private sector development.
The Ambassador further mentioned that Finland had previously supported in Zambia the Impact Capital Africa investment event, and that Finnfund, a Finnish impact investor, had made important investments in the country.
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