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


 

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