Training opportunities

11- 13
Dec
The Digital Finance Landscape – A Strategic Assessment on Microfinance and Financial Inclusion

Monday, December 11, 2017 to Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Digital finance is quickly changing the nature of financial service provision – with promising opportunities to reach more customers and offering a more complete suite of relevant products. However, providers face multiple obstacles leveraging this opportunity – platforms are not always accessible, customers are difficult to serve on digital-only channels, and ad-hoc partnerships pose obstacles many providers find difficult to surmount.

Program topics:

  • The changing face of digital finance;
  • Digital technology;
  • How can digital technology help the unbanked;
  • Developmental strategy and digital finance;
  • Microcredit methodology under digital finance;
  • Products and services under digital channels;
  • Delivery channels on digital finance;
  • Fintech companies;
  • Leveraging digital finance technology;
  • Removing obstacles;
  • Regulating digital finance.

Target Audience:

  • Microfinance practitioners;
  • Central bank officials;
  • Donors;
  • Investors;
  • Financial inclusion specialist;
  • Officials from the ministry of finance;
  • Staff of developmental agencies;
  • Rural finance specialist.

Cost:

  • The cost of the residential training program is USD 2,000 per delegate;
  • Accommodation in a 4-star hotel will be provided for three days;
  • Breakfast and lunch provided;
  • GBP 20 voucher per delegate for dinner;
  • Airport pickup and drop off provided.