Credit: ADA
ADA have announced their 42nd Midi de Microfinance, this time focusing on microfinance interest rates and sustainability, to be held on Wednesday 24 January 2018 at the Auditorium of Banque de Luxembourg from 12:00-14:00.
The upcoming Midi de Microfinance will look at the ways in which MFIs can reduce interest rates whilst ensuring their sustainability, since interest rates in microfinance (portfolios) are usually higher than those in traditional banks. This can sometimes seem surprising and can raise questions or mistrust towards the sector. In order to ensure the sustainability of MFIs, the conference aims to discuss the solutions to reduce these rates and yet still ensure real support to the final beneficiary.
During this Midi, the audience will have the chance to hear and interact with experts coming both from the regulatory and the MFI sectors, from Africa and Latin America. The speakers will also provide several best practices to protect clients.
Dr. Veronica Trujillo Tejada, Financial Sector Development Consultant (World Bank – CGAP) will moderate this session, accompanied by the following panellists: Rosa Pasos, Executive Member of the National Microfinance Commission (Conami) in Nicaragua and Soulemane Djobo, Senior Project Officer at ADA in Luxembourg. The conclusion will be given by Prof. Dirk Zetsche, Holder of the ADA Chair, Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at the University of Luxembourg.
Participation in this 42nd Midi is free, but registration is compulsory at https://www.ada-microfinance.org/en/registration-form-to-the-42-midi?utm_source=sendinblue&utm_campaign=42nd_Midi_de_la_Microfinance&utm_medium=email.
The conference will take place in English only.
