CPDF monthly newsflash no. 4

Page 1 54.1 661.2 4.0 2.0 0 : \03 Vol.4 March 15, 2003 Recent Business Highlights New IS mandate signed with a local SME specialized in environmental projects; CPDF supports local credit guarantee firm to improve local SMEs' access to finance; Partnership forged to promote women enterprise development in Sichuan; and Launch of SME management training program well received by local trainers. Visitors To CPDF Maria Borrero, Jacquelyn Gates, Esther Hauert, Catherine Martin and Geoffrey Stevens People Among Us Special edition for CPDF staff retreat in Lijiang, Yunnan Province News From The Region China issues new interim standards for definition of SMEs in the country; Sichuan Government plans visit to South and East China to woo investments; and Survey shows constraints on access to finance and qualified staff top SMEs' agenda. Coming Up Soon CPDF to host investment seminar to educate local SMEs and government officials; Local bank's capacity to be further strengthened through with IAS audit and TA; and The official CPDF website will be launched in late March to reach wider audience. Recent Business Highlights Investment Service (IS) CPDF signs new mandate with a local SME to provide technical and financial advisory services