MICROFINANCE EVENT: CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) / MFMI (Microfinance Management Institute) to Host Funder Training – Building Inclusive Financial Systems: How Funders Can Make a Difference

Source: CGAP.

Original event accouncement available here.

Course schedule for 2008:

Training in Dubrovnik, Croatia, September 8-12, 2008 – in English.

Who should attend the course?

The course is specifically designed for staff from public and private funding agencies and policymakers who will benefit from a deeper understanding of microfinance to conduct their work more effectively. Specifically, participants from the following organizations are welcome: Bi-and multi-lateral development agencies and UN agencies, Development finance institutions (DFIs), Socially responsible investors, Microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs) Foundations International non-government organizations (INGOs) Central banks and other relevant government agencies.

What will participants learn?

An overview of contemporary microfinance. State-of-the-art principles and practical recommendations for how donors, investors and policymakers can effectively help build financial systems that serve poor people Criteria for appraising microfinance projects and investments techniques and tools for performance-based management of projects and investments. Recommendations for fostering policy frameworks that promote financial services for poor people. How to develop agency-specific strategies and action plans for microfinance projects and investments.

What do alumni of the course say?

Over 500 participants from 70 countries attended the courses organized in the last five years and have consistently rated it highly; average ratings have been 4.5 out of 5.

Course methodology

The methodology and learning tools that are used throughout the course reflect the state-of-the-art in active, participatory-based, adult education. Course sessions will focus on applying learning to real-world situations and include presentations, case studies and interactive group work. The course is highly practical and participants will apply the techniques learned step-by-step to analyze, decide about and design microfinance interventions. Course participants will also have the opportunity to visit good practice financial institutions in the country where the workshop is being held, unless otherwise noted.

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