DevSolutions Consulting Joins the SME Finance Forum
DevSolutions Consulting, a U.S.-based advisory firm dedicated to expanding access to finance for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the United States and frontier markets, has joined the SME Finance Forum as the global membership network's latest affiliate.
The 250+ members and affiliates of the Forum are SME finance experts operating in more than 190 countries, sharing the common goal of expanding access to finance for small businesses through knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and innovation.
"SME Finance Forum is delighted to welcome DevSolutions Consulting to our global network. Their commitment to democratizing access to finance for micro and small enterprises, particularly women and youth-led businesses, aligns strongly with our mission of fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth. We look forward to collaborating with DevSolutions to advance innovative solutions and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems in underserved markets," said Qamar Saleem, Head of SME Finance Forum.
DevSolutions Consulting LLC is a U.S.-based advisory firm dedicated to transforming access to finance for micro and small enterprises in both domestic and international markets, with a particular focus on women and youth-led businesses. The firm provides advisory services, project development, training, technical assistance, and ecosystem-building support to organizations committed to private sector development and financial inclusion.
With experience working alongside multilateral development banks, donor agencies, governments, and private sector organizations, DevSolutions helps design and implement impactful initiatives that strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems, improve financial inclusion, and support sustainable business growth.
"DevSolutions Consulting is extremely honored to join the SME Finance Forum as an affiliate, reinforcing our commitment to expanding inclusive access to finance for micro, small, and women-owned businesses across the Caribbean and other emerging markets. Through our ongoing work in financial ecosystem analysis, project development, and capacity-building, we look forward to collaborating with global partners to advance innovative, sustainable, and impactful finance solutions benefiting startup and early-stage companies. Becoming part of this distinguished network strengthens our ability to connect local insights with global expertise to foster greater economic opportunity and resilience for underserved entrepreneurs," said Dr. Winsome Leslie, CEO of DevSolutions Consulting.
SME Finance Forum: Innovation & Partnership for MSMEs Growth
The SME Finance Forum, backed by G20 and IFC/World Bank, is the leading global network of 250+ members/affiliates operating in 190 countries. Network comprises of SME focused institutions providing and enabling finance and services- banks, non-banks financial institutions, fintech, payment platforms, development institutions, credit guarantee companies, insurers, investment funds, supply chain linked players, banking and SME associations, policy advocates, regulators, academia, consulting houses, knowledge aggregators.
Our members, affiliates, and associated stakeholders benefit from learning/replicating best practices from across the world, innovating new products for business growth, acquiring risk mitigation tools, establishing partnerships, attracting investors, and being recognized amongst a peer group of global innovators. Our products consist of “members only” solutions (like innovation hubs, solutions clinics, peer group networks, study tours, specialized tools and trainings, member portal repository, partnered initiatives) as well as public good services (200+ publications library, 500+ videos, webinars, newsletters, trainings, annual awards, annual event etc.).
Discover the SME Finance Forum members/affiliates:
https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list
https://smefinanceforum.org/about/partners
About DevSolutions Consulting
DevSolutions Consulting LLC is a U.S.-based advisory firm committed to democratizing access to finance for micro and small enterprises in the United States and frontier markets. The firm specializes in advisory services, project development, capacity-building, technical assistance, and ecosystem research that support financial inclusion and private sector development.
Working with multilateral organizations, governments, donor agencies, and private sector stakeholders, DevSolutions develops innovative and sustainable solutions that empower entrepreneurs, strengthen business ecosystems, and expand economic opportunities for underserved communities, particularly women- and youth-led enterprises.
Learn more:
www.devsolutionsmd.com