MICROFINANCE EVENT: Sanabel 2014 Conference : “Microfinance at Crossroads : Current Developments and Future Prospects in the Arab States”, September 29-30, 2014, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Event Name: Sanabel 2014 Conference : Microfinance at Crossroads : Current Developments and Future Prospects in the Arab States

Event Date: September 29 – September 30, 2014

Event Location: Intercontinental – Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Summary of the event: During the first day, sessions will discuss regional trends, opportunities and alternative approaches to microfinance in Arab countries. Topics to be covered include the risks of microfinance, innovations in Sharia-compliant microfinance, engagement with the private sector, microinsurance and value-chain financing. The second day will focus on legal and regulatory frameworks, with topics ranging from corporate governance and inclusive finance to the opportunity for microfinance to serve women.

Background on Organizer: Sanabel is a non profit organization dedicated to advancing Arab microfinance. It is a network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Arab countries that was established in 2002 by 17 founding members from seven countries. In 2004, Sanabel was incorporated and registered as a non profit organization in both Atlanta, in the US state of Georgia, and in Cairo, Egypt, where it is headquartered. As of 2012, Sanabel reported revenues of USD 1.03 million, expenses of USD 1.02 million and had 89 member institutions from 13 countries, serving 2.8 million clients.

Event website: http://sanabelconf.org/Default.aspx

For additional information, you may call +2 02 26 13 47 23 or 0100 999 59 69, or you may send an e-mail to info[at]sanabelnetwork.org.

By Simon Pfanner – Research Associate

Sources and additional information

Sanabel 2014 Conference, Microfinance at Crossroads; Current Developments and Future Prospects in the Arab States

MicroCapital, February 7, 2013, Arab Microfinance Network Sanabel Appoints Sahar Tieby as Executive Director

MicroCapital, October 8, 2012, Sanabel hosts Ninth Annual Conference, Khartoum, Sudan, October 31-November 2, 2012

MicroCapital, August 29, 2012, Sanabel Launches “Shafafeya” Transparency Program for Arab Microfinance Institutions

MicroCapital, December 1, 2010, Sanabel Receives “Microfinance Network of the Year Award” From The Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network

MicroCapital Universe Profile: Sanabel, https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Sanabel

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