MICROFINANCE EVENT: The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Liechtenstein Development Service (LDS), CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) and The Ford Foundation Co-host the Social Performance Task Force (SPTF) 2010 Annual Meeting in Bern, Switzerland, June 28 – July 2, 2010

Event Name: Social Performance Task Force (SPTF) 2010 Annual Meeting

Event Date: June 28 – July 2, 2010

Event Location: Kursaal Bern Congress and Culture Centre, Bern, Switzerland

Event Website: http://www.sptf.info/page/2010-annual-meeting

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Cost: Free

Summary of Event:

Social Performance Task Force (SPTF) members will give an update on their work during the previous year, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities for the coming year. Sessions will address the most important themes as voted by SPTF members. There will be time for networking between presenters and participants.

Background on Organizers:

The Social Performance Task Force (SPTF) was created in 2005 by CGAP (the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), the Argidius Foundation and the Ford Foundation with the purpose of clearly defining social performance and addressing questions about measuring and managing social performance. SPTF is made up of over 650 microfinance practitioners, donors and investors (multilateral, bilateral and private), national and regional networks, technical assistance providers, rating agencies and academics.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is responsible for the coordination of development activities and cooperation with Eastern Europe, as well as for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation.

The Liechtenstein Development Service’s (LDS’s) mandate is approved annually by the government of Liechtenstein. The focus areas of LDS are education, health, rural development and small trades, with a particular emphasis on promoting the welfare of women.

Housed within the World Bank Group, CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) is an independent policy and research center.

The Ford Foundation is a US-based non-profit organization that provides grants and loans to organizations and individuals that address social causes.

Event Themes and Discussion Topics:

June 28: Introductory Workshop on Social Performance Initiatives, Indicators and Tools

June 29: 1) Global, Regional and National Networks meeting, 2) Social Performance Management meeting, 3) Investor Roundtable

June 30 – July 1: SPTF Plenary Meeting

July 2: Global, Regional and National Networks meeting

Who Is Invited to Attend: SPTF Members

About the Presenters: A complete list of speakers has not yet been released.

To register and for registration enquiries, you may contact: dbarba@alternative-credit.com by email or +1 202 483 7781 by phone. When registering, indicate which days and meetings you plan on attending

Additional Resources:

MicroCapital Universe: CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor): https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=CGAP+%28Consultative+Group+to+Assist+the+Poor%29

MicroCapital Universe: Ford Foundation: https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Ford+Foundation

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