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Managing a Microfinance Institution
In brief
Language : English and French
Dates :
21-25 / 09 / 2009 (in English)
7-11 / 12 / 2009 (in French)
18-22 / 01 / 2010 (in English)
21-25 / 06 / 2010 (in French)
Duration : 5 days
Price : 3 000€ per participant (net de toutes taxes - TVA non applicable)
For whom?
Managers in banks or enterprise wishing to join or manage a Microfinance Institution
Objectives
To introduce the basics of Microfinance to understand and master the environment in which Microfinance Institutions operate in different parts of the world.
Content
1. Introduction and Development of Microfinance (1/2 day)
Introduction to the origin of Microfinance
Asymmetric information and basic risk reduction strategies used in group lending
Different forms of microlending
Pedagogical method: Lectures and discussions
2. Outreach and Impact of Microfinance Institutions (1/2 day)
Scale and Outreach of Microfinance institutions
Impact of Microfinance institutions: how to measure and associated difficulties
Introduction to online data bases in Microfinance
Pedagogical method: Lectures and discussions
3. Financial Sustainability and Governance by social responsibility (1/2 day)
Distinction between operational, sustainability, financial sustainability, financial autonomy
Calculation of each of these
Ethical debates in Microfinance: Sustainability and Outreach versus Impact
Pedagogical method: Problem solving (technical), mini case-study (broad governance questions)
4. Financial Analysis (1/2 day)
Introduction to jargon specific to microfinace and banking institutions
Familiarity through calculation of ratios such as Portfolio at risk, Loan Loss Reserve, etc.
Understanding how to use these ratios
Pedagogical method: Problem solving, technical session
5. Regulatory Environment and Legal governance (1/2 day)
Institutional Analysis (North Africa / West Africa)
Specific legislations (Usury interest rate legislation, Transparency and truth in lending)
Online data source on economic and legislative environment
Legal Forms of Microfinance institutions
Pedagogical method: Research paper presentations, mini case-studies
6. Microfinance as a Portfolio Strategy (1/2 day)
Microfinance and its viability as an investment. Commodity indexes, investment performance and asset allocation.
Banking management and the financial crisis.
Pedagogical method: Lecture and discussions
7. MFI Segmenting, Positioning and Marketing(1/2 day)
Competition Analysis in specific countries
Formulating an entry strategy for a new MFI in a country
Declining a Marketing Strategy based on the overall strategy
Use of online data
Pedagogical method: Student participation and presentations
8. Other Microfinancial products (1/2 day)
Microsavings, Microinsurance, Micro-remittances
Use of Microfinance networks to market
Pedagogical method: Lectures and discussions
9. Technology and Microfinance (1/2 day)
Shared infrastructure
Online lending
Mobile Banking
10. Microfinance in France and Europe (1/2 day)
French Microfinance institutions
Problems specific to European microfinance
The role of lobbying in apex networks
Faculty
Professor of Finance, law and control at Burgundy School of Business
Doctorate in law, Chair in Microfinance 
Professor of Marketing at Burgundy School of Business
Doctorate in Management, Specialist in E-marketing
Professor of Law at Burgundy School of Business
Doctorate in Law, Specialist of Business Contracts and Financial law
Prof. David Costa
Dean and Associate Professor, Robert Kennedy College, Switzerland
Specialist in Microfinance as a portfolio strategy
Mr. Sébastien Duquet
Directeur Général, PlaNet Finance
Specialist in technical services to Microfinance Institutions
Mr. Sylvain Dumas
Manager – Horizons Partagés,
Active MFI experience in different countries (India, Mexico, Togo)
Prof. Benoît Granger
Pedagogical Manager at Advancia, Paris,
Specialist in SME Financing in France and Europe
Contact et demande d'informations
Claudine Hennard
Coordinatrice Executive Education
Tél : +33 (0)380 725 981
Fax : +33 (0)380 725 999
For English Speaking Participants:
Arvind Ashta
Professor of Finance
Tél : +33 (0)380 725 966
Fax : +33 (0)380 725 999