Value Chain Finance for MSMEs – Pakistan

The assignment focused on developing a support strategy for micro, small, and medium enterprises by assessing capacity needs and financing potential across selected sectors, mainly manufacturing and energy. The objective was to strengthen enterprise competitiveness, support employment generation, and create indirect income-earning opportunities for underserved groups. BAZ Consultants conducted research and prepared a report covering Pakistan’s economy, the small and medium enterprise ecosystem, the financing environment for small and medium enterprises, the value chain ecosystem, and the value chain finance landscape. The work provided a structured basis for designing policy and financing interventions that could strengthen enterprise growth and sector linkages