Small and Medium Enterprise Development Program

Data-Driven Progressive Training Approach
2026-2027

Current Situation Analysis

Based on a survey of 84 companies in Baghdad and Basra

35%
Only Chamber Members
63%
Face Funding Difficulties
49%
Marketing Challenges
93%
Ready to Cooperate
The Opportunity: High willingness to cooperate with weak utilization of available resources

Proposed Solution

1
🏛️
Activate Chamber
Transform into real development center
→
2
🎓
Targeted Training
Based on actual needs
→
3
🤝
Smart Partnerships
Successful train others

Program 1: Chamber of Commerce Activation

👥
Partnership with Local Trainers
• Partnership with 5 local trainers
• Develop customized training content
• Effective training program management
• Cost: Trainer fees and materials
🌟
Active Members Club
• Target select companies
• Monthly experience-sharing meetings
• Use existing Chamber premises
• Cost: Hospitality and promotional materials

Program 2: Targeted Training

📱
Zero-Budget Marketing
(49% need it)
• 4 hours weekly × 4 weeks
• WhatsApp & Facebook marketing
• Content writing + mobile photography
• 10 companies per course
💰
Financial Management for Beginners
(63% face problems)
• 3-day intensive workshop
• Real cost calculation
• Cash flow management
• How to apply for loans
🌍
Step-by-Step Export
(85% want expansion)
• 6-week program
• Successful companies train new ones
• Experience exchange system
• Zero cost - knowledge exchange

Smart Partnership System

One Trainer Per Sector
🏆

Select the Best

Successful company from each sector
38 Commercial | 18 Industrial | 13 Services

🎯

Train the Trainers

Specialized ToT program
Training skills + knowledge transfer

🎁

Incentives

Certificates of appreciation
Priority in exhibitions
Reduced membership fees

Result: Each trainer trains 5 companies monthly = 60 companies annually per sector

Implementation with Limited Staff

👨‍💼
Program Coordinator
• Chamber coordination
• Trainer follow-up
• Monthly reports
👩‍🏫
Lead Trainer
• Train the trainers
• Curriculum development
• Quality assurance
👨‍💻
Administrative Assistant
• Attendance tracking
• Company communication
• Data management

Weekly Work Distribution

3 Days
Baghdad
55 companies
+
2 Days
Basra
29 companies

Implementation Timeline

Month 1-2
• Train Chamber staff
• Select local trainers
• Prepare training curricula
Month 3-4
• Launch marketing training
• Start financial workshops
• Activate members club
Month 5-6
• Export programs
• Problem-solving groups
• First results evaluation
Month 7-12
• Gradual expansion
• Program development
• Build trainer network

Self-Help Programs

Focus Groups

• 10 similar companies per group
• Weekly meeting = one problem solved
• Volunteer coordinator from Chamber
Example: Restaurant group solves food delivery issues

Information Bank

• Each company = one success story
• Document practical solutions
• Digital library on Google Drive
Result: 84 locally tested practical solutions
Targeted training + Expert guidance = Guaranteed sustainability

Success Indicators

🎯
50%
Chamber membership increase
(from current 35%)
📚
100+
Companies trained annually
(through trainer system)
🤝
50+
Member-to-member deals
(monthly)
💡
100+
Documented solutions in info bank
📱
85%
Participant satisfaction
(via WhatsApp survey)
🌍
20+
Companies start exporting
(from 84 companies)

Critical Success Factors

1. Chamber as Partner, Not Beneficiary

Transform relationship from traditional services to real development partnership where Chamber benefits through increased membership and revenue

2. Successful Companies Train Others

Sustainable system based on transferring proven local experiences with help from local and international experts

3. Simple Practical Solutions

Focus on what can be implemented immediately without complications or difficult requirements

4. No Funding Promises - Only Skills

Build capacity to attract funding rather than waiting for it, focusing on self-growth

Next Steps

Let's Start Together!

93% of surveyed companies are ready to cooperate
Resources are available - we just need coordination

Meeting with Chamber of Commerce
Form Working Team
Immediate Start

"The program is designed to succeed with available resources
It builds on existing strengths
And transforms challenges into development opportunities"

Baghdad Chamber of Commerce & Basra Chamber of Commerce