By: Dr. Nittana Southiseng Nov 2012

15 Action Plans Cambodia National Workshop RiceRattan Instant noodle consortia Laos National Workshop Handicraft Silk Furniture consortia Myanmar National Workshop Mango Plastic consortia Vietnam National Workshop Ceramic Tea Consortia Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand Ceramic MINW Outcomes

13 Participants attend at this S&E Workshop Cambodia National Workshop RiceRattan Laos National Workshop Handicraft Silk Myanmar National Workshop Mango Plastic consortia Vietnam National Workshop Ceramic Tea Consortia Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand Ceramic MINW Outcomes

3 (1 Male, 2 Female) 3 (3 male) 3 (2 male, 1 Female) 4 (3 Male, 1 Female) 13 Participants Attending Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Objectives Recall the knowledge gained from the training program on SME cluster development and export consortia formation and the real application of those knowledge and skills; Share experiences from the implementatio n of action plans and get feedback from co- participants; Provide an opportunity to learn and share best practices and to utilize results of action research in the learning process; Evaluate the modular training approach and provide recommendati ons for its improvement in terms of contents, structure and duration. Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Resource Persons Prof. Sharma Dr. Nittana Southiseng Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Facilitators Dr. Nittana Southiseng Ms. Sweety Soe Nyo Nyo Mr. Madhuriya Kumar Dutta Ms. Huyen Nguyen Hyun Ah Yi Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Mekong Institute Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia- Challenges and Prospects Action Plan Implementation-Results, Lessons Learnt and Challenges: CLMV Experiences of Cluster Development in India Guidelines to SME Consortia for Preparation for Investor Forum in 2013 Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Opening Ceremony and Getting to know each other

Class Activities and Discussion

Action Plan Presentation

Group Work Activities

Mekong Institute Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Module 1: Understanding of SME Cluster Should Focus Just ok Not necessary Value chain identification and mapping 14%86%0% Concepts of SME cluster 14%86%0% Cluster identification 14%86%0% Cluster diagnostic 14%86%0% Cluster linkages and grouping process of SMEs 14%86%0% Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Module 2: Regional SME and Challenges of AEC in 2015 Should Focus Just ok Not necessary SME export status, trade and investment trend in GMS countries 86%14%0% Barriers to promote SMEs in global supply chains 86%14%0% ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) framework 71%29%0% Challenges of AEC on SME development 29%71%0% Importance of an integration of regional SME development in the AEC framework 43%57%0% Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Module 3: SME Cluster Development Plan and Export Consortia Formation Should Focus Just ok Not necessary Cluster development approach57%43%0% Key elements of SME cluster development plan 43%57%0% Steps in preparing SME cluster development plan 29%71%0% What is an export consortium?29%71%0% Fame work of export consortia43%57%0% Benefits of export consortia?43%57%0% Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Module 4: Managing Cluster Competitiveness and Promoting Export Consortia Should FocusJust ok Not necessary Cluster competitiveness43%57%0% Strategies for promoting export consortia 57%43%0% Strategies for export market71%29%05 Strategies for business networks 43%57%0% Intangible competitiveness of an export consortium 43%57%0% Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

What Additional Topics should be included in the next training? Procurement plan and tender Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Please suggest business sector for field visits where you think the MI should organize Silk cluster Rattan Ceramic Production factory of the cluster – e.g; Korat food cluster Organic farming Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Satisfaction on structure of following program Very satisfied 5 Satisfied 4 Just Okay 3 Barely satisfied 2 Not satisfied 1 Training program on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia, May %71%0% MI’s technical supports on action plan implementation, June- Oct %57%29%0% Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME cluster, Nov, 12 23%53%23%0% Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Comments/Suggestions to ensure the quality and timely completion of action plans After the action plan, please push or find the way to move action plan Coordinate closely with MI More support from MI Action plans be monitored and make necessary revise every 3 months Support from alumni Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Suggestions to contents / program to enhance effective Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop Invite more speakers to share the successful case in other countries Field trip More energizing activities Allow brief presentation and give more time for discussion More expert participants Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Satisfaction on duration Right length Too Short (Please suggest how many days?) Too Long (Please suggest how many days?) 2 weeks training program71%0%29% (1 Week) 6 months for implementing action plan 86%14% (12 months) 0% 3 days for synthesis and evaluation workshop 85%8% (2 days) Would you recommend this modular training program to others? Strongly recommended 5 432Not at all 1 23% 69%8%0% Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Who would you like to suggest to this training program Organizations / Sector Resource Persons / Speakers to delivery technical sessions (please specify name of speakers if you know) Dr. Ed, Ms. Dung-VCCI, Associations Participants to participate at the training National CCI Rice group, Handicraft, Silk, Food manufacturing Government concerned with training business entrepreneurs Tea Co., Ltd Ecolink Co., Ltd Invite Export consortia Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Please recommend product/business sectors to develop clusters/consortia in your country Rice Silk Non-timber production Mango Macadamia Jewelry Textile Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand Coffee Ceramic Handicrafts Bamboo Tea Fruits and vegetables, organic vegetables Processing and Manufacturing companies

What activities to you recommend to carry out further in order to develop and promote your clusters Continue with action plan Capacity building for entrepreneurs Set up working groups to provide consultancy and support cluster and consortia members Field Trip Continue support on forming and promoting consortia More fund supports Organize networking activities Involve the media Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand

Synthesis and Evaluation Workshop on SME Cluster Development and Export Consortia 28 th – 30 th November 2012, Mekong Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand