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MICROCAPITAL EVENT: Intellecap Hosts 2010 Srijan Financial Inclusion Forum and Awards in Mumbai, India, October 7 – 8, 2010

Event Name: 2010 Srijan Financial Inclusion Forum

Event Date: October 7, 2010 – October 8, 2010

Event Locations: Taj Land’s End, Mumbai, India

See our comprehensive event calendar here: http://microfinanceassociation.ning.com/events

Cost: Invitation Only

Summary of Event: The 2010 Srijan Financial Inclusion Forum aims to provide a roadmap for the next decade of microfinance, specifically in India. The media and microfinance leaders will participate in a “candid, face-to-face” discussion regarding the portrayal of microfinance by the media. Discussions and workshops will be held showcasing new technologies and innovations in financial inclusion.

Background on Organizer: Intellecap is an advisory firm that aims to provide market-based solutions to enhance the business practices of social enterprises. Its services include microfinance development, technology solutions, investment banking and business consulting. It currently operates in both India and the US. Financial information is unavailable for Intellecap.

Event Themes and Discussion Topics:

Day One: Microfinance Insights Conclave

  • Microfinance roadmap for the next decade, from the perspectives of policy makers and lenders
  • Emerging microfinance institutions (MFIs) and the challenges faced by the “Rising Stars of Indian Microfinance”
  • Dialogue between the media and microfinance leaders featuring anxieties, critiques and rebuttals
  • Announcement of the Srijan MFI Transparency Award winner

Day Two: Technology and Financial Inclusion Conclave

  • Recognizing synergies within existing models that can aid greater outreach
  • Engaging regulators and private and public sector technology and telecom players in a discussion of “Building Scalable Infrastructure for Financial Inclusion”
  • Exploring alternative delivery channels to help leapfrog access to finance
  • Participatory workshops on topics such as mobile banking and management information systems (MIS) for MFIs
  • Showcase of innovative technologies that expand financial inclusion

Srijan MFI Transparency Award 2010:
The award will be presented to an MFI based on the following criteria:

  • Transparency in pricing and product design
  • Financial literacy initiatives promoting transparency with clients
  • Effectiveness of communication and reporting mechanisms
  • Organizational systems and innovative practices that promote transparency

Nominations for the award close September 20, 2010.

For more information you may contact: Anahita Masters by telephone at +91 224 035 9210 or e-mail: anahita.masters@intellecap.com.

Event Website: http://www.srijanforum.com/

By Matthew Fox, Research Assistant

Additional Resources:

MicroCapital Event: Srijan Microfinance Forum and Awards 2009 on December 8, 2009 by Intellecap and Standard Chartered PLC: https://www.microcapital.org/microfinance-event-srijan-microfinance-forum-awards-2009-on-december-8-2009-by-intellecap-and-standard-chartered-plc/

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

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