MICROFINANCE EVENTS: Inclusive Finance India Summit, December 8-9, 2014; Livelihoods Asia Summit, December 10-11, 2014, New Delhi, India

Event Names: Inclusive Finance India Summit; Livelihoods Asia Summit

Event Dates: December 8-9 and December 10-11, 2014, respectively

Event Location: New Delhi, India

Cost: The cost to attend the Inclusive Finance India Summit for Indian participants is INR 10,000 (USD 164) with an early registration rate of INR 8,000 (USD 131) available until September 30, 2014. The cost for international participants is INR 30,500 (USD 500) with an early registration rate of INR 24,400 (USD 400) available until September 30, 2014. The cost to attend the Livelihoods Asia Summit for Indian participants is INR 4,500 (USD 73) with an early registration rate of INR 3,000 (USD 49) available until September 30, 2014. The cost for international participants is INR 21,350 (USD 350) with an early registration rate of INR 12,200 (USD 200) available until September 30, 2014.

A composite registration rate for both summits for Indian participants is INR 14,000 (USD 228) with an early registration rate of INR 9,000 (USD 147) available until September 30, 2014. The cost to attend both summits for international participants is INR 49,410 (USD 810) with an early registration rate of INR 32,330 (USD 530) available until September 30, 2014. Other discounts for various categories of attendees are also available.

Summary of Events: The Inclusive Finance India Summit is an annual two-day conference that brings together policy makers, microfinance experts, practitioners and academics to discuss microfinance in India. The aim of the summit is to “inform and influence” the policy framework, to facilitate interaction among stakeholders and to discuss issues and challenges of financial inclusion. The Livelihoods Asia Summit is an annual two-day event for microfinance experts, practitioners and policy makers to discuss issues related to creating sustainable livelihoods for poor people.

Background on Organizers: Access Development Services is an Indian nonprofit consultant to microfinance institutions (MFIs) that offers capacity building and technical services on topics such as operating structure, portfolio management and financial management. It also works to facilitate funding to its 130 member MFIs through the Access Microfinance Alliance (AmFA).

Website of Inclusive Finance India Summit: http://inclusivefinanceindia.org/

Website of Livelihoods Asia Summit: http://www.accessdev.org/lh-li-conference.php

For additional information regarding the Inclusive Finance India Summit you may contact Sarthak Luthra via email at inclusivefinance[at]accessassist.org or by telephone at +91 9873909852. For additional information regarding the Livelihoods Asia Summit you may contact Puja Gour via email at accessdevorg[at]gmail.com or by telephone at +91 9871388063.

By Alíz Crowley, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources

Inclusive Finance India Summit, http://inclusivefinanceindia.org/

Livelihoods Asia Summit, http://www.accessdev.org/lh-li-conference.php

MicroCapital, September 9, 2014, 3rd International Workshop on Inclusive Finance, October 31 – November 2, 2014, Jamshedpur, India

MicroCapital, January 29, 2014, Sankalp Forum to Host “Sankalp Unconvention Summit 2014” on Social Enterprise and Investment, April 9 – 11, 2014, Mumbai, India

MicroCapital, October 30, 2013, Access Development Services Hosts Microfinance India Summit 2013, December 9-10; Livelihoods India Conference 2013 December 11-12, 2013

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