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
After a rigorous review and screening process, Unitus kicked off workshops and trainings in July 2009. Participants will complete the program in 2010 with a strategic plan for their organization, training in functional business topics needed for day-to-day management, and strengthened leadership skills.
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.
> Watch an audio slideshow on the Growth Centre workshops and trainings held in January 2010
> Read the Growth Centre brochure
