Virtual Seminar: The Impact of Covid-19 on Small Businesses in Southeast Asia: A Deeper Look at the Women’s Workforce in Thailand and Malaysia (English Only)
18:30-20:00 (JST)
The Asia Foundation Japan presents this webinar co-hosted by Shizenkan University. The presentations will highlight the recent report Barely Staying Afloat: The Impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs in Southeast Asia. It explores the impact of early Covid-19 lockdowns on micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia. Please join in the discussion to find out how COVID-19 has affected small businesses, especially the women workforce, and some of the recommendations for post-COVID recovery.
Featuring
Dr. Robin Bush, Country Representative, The Asia Foundation Malaysia
Dr. Nicola Nixon, Director, Governance, The Asia Foundation
Prof. Reiko Ogawa, Professor, Graduate School of Social Sciences, Chiba University, Japan
Dr. Nalitra Thaiprasert, Senior Program Officer, The Asia Foundation Thailand
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