Small Business

SMEs and Public Equity Financing: A New Dataset of SME Boards in Emerging-Market and Developing Economies

In recent years, a number of stock exchanges in emerging-market and developing economies have established dedicated market segments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The main purpose of these SME boards, as they are often...
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John Schellhase

Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
John Schellhase is a director of Strategic Philanthropy at the Milken Institute. He contributes to and manages projects related to strengthening corporate philanthropy, including overseeing the Institute’s Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Collective.

Can Stock Exchanges Support the Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises? Lessons from India, South Africa, and Jamaica

Despite their importance in creating private-sector jobs and diversifying economies, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to access adequate finance. This problem has only become worse since the global financial crisis...
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Light-skinned male-presenting person with dark hair wearing a black jacket with white button-up shirt in front of a light gray background

John Schellhase

Director, Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
John Schellhase is a director of Strategic Philanthropy at the Milken Institute. He contributes to and manages projects related to strengthening corporate philanthropy, including overseeing the Institute’s Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Collective.