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22/05/2013 12:53

Microfact Training, Laos, 09-11 May, 2013

Microfinance Working Group for the Lao PDR  (MFWG) in partnership with Microfinance Centre (MFC).
 

The 19 participating trainees from 14 microfinance institutions (MFIs) and the Bank of Lao PDR gathered together in Vientiane to learn more about how to improve performance monitoring and management in their organizations in a three-day training.

Staff from Non-Deposit Taking MFIs, Deposit- Taking MFIs, Saving & Credit Unions, Village Banks and Bank of Lao PDR attended the training from 09-11 May 2013 at Chanthapanya Hotel, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. The training was organized by MFWG in partnership with MFC with funding from BRS/ADA.

The workshop was formally opened by Dr. Akhom Pasert, Director of Financial Institution Supervision Department of Bank of Lao PDR; with Mr. Bandith Sisoukda, Chair of MFWG, Mr. Gregory Thys, International Trainer from BRS/ADA and Mr. Somphone Sisenglath, Trainer from Microfinance Training Center.

The MFGW was established in 2007 and aims at bringing together practitioners from the microfinance sector in Laos PDR. It currently counts 26 regulated microfinance institutions amongst its members.

The training was highly appreciated by the participants.

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09/05/2013 08:48

Workshop on Microinsurance Key Performance Indicators for Support Organisations

 

June 20, 2013, 9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m. CEST
Collegium Glashütten, near Frankfurt Am Main
 
Following the Microinsurance Network's Member meeting, the Performance Working Group will host a full day workshop on financial and social Key Performance Indicators for Microinsurance on June 20 at Glashütten-Oberems, near Frankfurt Am Main.
 
This interactive training is targeted at funders and technical assistance providers of microinsurance initiatives. Participants will gain insight in the importance and analysis of the key performance indicators. 
 
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09/05/2013 08:42

Webinar on Social Performance Indicators for Microinsurance

 

 
June 11, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. CEST
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Microinsurance pioneers and practitioners frequently underline their social focus but are often unable to support these intentions with figures and adapted reports.
 
This webinar will present and share experience on the recently published Social Key Performance Indicators, which enables practitioners to go beyond good intentions by monitoring and documenting their social performance and improving their operations accordingly. 
 
Join now, seats are limited
 
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