ACCESS’s 14th year was capped with an event in Phnom Penh that inspired everyone on the team. Despite two years of lockdown and online meetings, the team was able to survive and has remained strong. Some adjustments and belt-tightening measures were implemented but suffice it to say that nobody was left behind.
The post-pandemic world is showing new trends and opportunities: digitalization not only of finance but almost everything under the sun, growth of initiatives to address climate change, more support going to green (and blue) finance, are some of the ‘flavors of the month’. These trends and opportunities require the team to adapt and retool itself to remain relevant and attractive to our clients. Aside from upgrading the competencies of current set of consultants, there is a need to infuse fresh blood, so to say. Don’t worry––it won’t involve any needles!
Opening new geographic areas is another development that is taking place. Our foothold in the South Asia and South East Asian regions is well-established, and our partnerships are bringing us to Africa where our skills and services are needed. We should proactively pursue projects, not only in Africa, but in other regions as well.
We thank our God who made these things possible, and as the Roman poet Horace said, ‘Carpe diem’––let us seize the day, shift our gears, and go full steam ahead in 2023!
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