Susan is responsible for coordinating the training and assessment activities of BiD Network. The goal of the training program is to improve entrepreneurs’ chances of attracting and sustaining finance via improving our National Partner’s institutional capacity to service entrepreneurs. Assessments carried out by BiD Network staff and local partners provide vital feedback to assist entrepreneurs in structuring and presenting their business plans to potential financiers.
March 2010 - Present
Training and Assessment Coordinator
Responsible for production of training materials and coordinating training and assessment activities.
Special projects at BiD Network:
• Development of a Ready 4 Finance”training curriculum for entrepreneurs in developing countries
• Coordinator of BiD Network Student Challenge 2009 and 2010
• Co-author of Investing in SMEs in Colombia 2009 and Investing in SMEs in Mexico 2009
• Initiator of BiD Network SME Investment Guide series and author of Investing in SMEs in Uganda 2008
September 2007- March 2010
Country Research Coordinator
Headed up project to produce country-specific practical investment guides aimed at investors in SMEs in emerging markets. Published guides on Uganda, Colombia and Mexico. Contributed to expansion of investor network and internal methods.
February 1997 – September 2007
Senior country Risk Analyst, ING Group
Analysed and monitored economic and political developments in Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America, with aim to establish country, government and banking sector ratings and advise credit committees on policy consequences.
Interests: Languages, yoga, my kids
