Session 1: Global Trends and the Future of Microfinance

9.00 – 10.30 am

Banquet Hall 1

Session 1:  Global Trends and the Future of Microfinance 

 

 

Plenary Session of presentations.

There are many financial service providers globally that have developed innovative systems and procedures to ensure that they become more effective, efficient and relevant to the needs of their clients. In this session we will hear from a wide range of financial service providers that have developed innovative products but also have a wider knowledge of global developments.

 

Moderator

Dr Matthew Gamser, Principal, Advisory Services, East Asia and Pacific Department, International Finance Corporation, Hong Kong

Speakers

Mr Christan Ruehmer, Risk Management, International Finance Corporation, United States of America

Ms Rosita Najmi,  Program Manager,  ACCION Center for Financial Inclusion, United States of America (POWERPOINT PRESENTATION)

Ms Maureen Webber, Chief Executive Officer, Development Options Limited, Jamaica (POWERPOINT PRESENTATION) 

Mr Paul Luchtenburg, Senior Operations Officer, Microfinance Advisory services, East Asia and Pacific department, International Finance Corporation, Vietnam  (POWERPOINT PRESENTATION)