AFRICA MICROFINANCE GROWTH CENTRE

The Africa Microfinance Growth Centre is an 18-month leadership development programme for CEOs of microfinance institutions (MFIs) designed to help MFIs grow by improving strategy, leadership skills, and execution ability. The Growth Centre, a Unitus and FSD partnership, seeks to rapidly expand the financial services available to low income families with an initial focus on Kenya and Tanzania.

The 18-month program is designed to empower CEOs to overcome key barriers to growth and ultimately impact more low-income families through improved strategy, leadership skills, and execution ability. Key programme components include: 

  • Leadership and Growth Workshops   
  • Functional Training (e.g. technology, capital raising)
  • On-Site Strategic Planning Session
  • Access to a Dynamic Peer Network


In Spring 2009, Unitus accepted applications from the CEOs of entrepreneurial, early-stage MFIs in Kenya and Tanzania that served low-income households, had aggressive growth targets and focused on sustainability. Potential participants included any institution providing financial services to the poor, including NGOs, non banking finance companies, SACCOs, and other providers. After a rigorous review and screening process, Unitus kicked off workshops and trainings in July 2009.


The Africa Microfinance Growth Centre is made possible through the financial support of FSDK, Omidyar Network, The Boeing Company, and SV2: Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund.

>  Learn more about our East Africa expansion

>  Read the Growth Centre brochure


 

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