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6th ANNUAL CENTRAL ASIAN & CAUCASUS MICROFINANCE FORUM

6th ANNUAL CENTRAL ASIAN & CAUCASUS MICROFINANCE FORUM

27th & 28th of October

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Summary

We are delighted to announce about upcoming”6th Annual Central Asian & Caucasus Microfinance Forum” will take place on 27th & 28th of October in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
Micro enterprises form a large percentage of total businesses in Central Asia and Caucasus. As a result facilitating credit flow from MFIs to their clients leads to sustained economic development. To continue their growth MFIs in the region need to broaden their reach and attract more clients with diverse products and a stronger funding base.
Uniglobal’s 2 day Forum will bring together leaders in the Microfinance industry to discuss and share the latest practices and strategies in order to take advantage of a fast changing environment.
Come and join us at 6th Annual Microfinance Forum for Central Asia and Caucasus. Use this opportunity to network and share your experiences with the market leaders from around the region.

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Agenda

DAY 1

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

  • The impact of Russian crisis spill-over onto the Central Asia & Caucasus Microfinance market
  • Key performance indicators and latest trends in the MFI Sector of the Central Asia and Caucasus region
  • MIV strategy for the region

PANEL DISCUSSION: Impact of Russian financial crisis

CREATING FAVORABLE CONDITIONS FOR INVESTMENT AND SEEKING NEW SOURCES IN CENTRAL ASIA & CAUCASUS

  • Overview and forecast of investors on Central Asian and Caucasus countries
  • Investor currency strategies for the Central Asian & Caucasus region
  • Lesson learnt and action taken by a network of MFIs active in Central Asia, following the exit of several MIVs of the region
  • Climate Insurance Fund, management of credit risk related to climate risks

INCREASING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY IN MFIs

  • Operational and financial cost control
  • Investing in process digitalisation to better support and promote microfinance in the region

DAY 2

  • Using MIX data for regional sector overview and mapping on financial inclusion of Azerbaijan

IMPROVING CLIENT-CENTERED STRATEGIES FOR MICROFINANCE

  • Over-indebtedness in Central Asia: Trends and recommendations based on IFC’s Household Surveys
  • Credit scoring in microfinance and the role of credit bureaus
  • Promoting financial inclusion through financial literacy
  • How the MFIs can be efficient with new technology solutions
  • Improving access to finance for SMEs in Central Asia & Caucasus

GREEN MICROFINANCE

  • Green microfinance from an investor’s perspective

WORKSHOP ON CUSTOMER-CENTRICITY

  • How to develop financial products with clear and compelling value propositions
  • Avoid wasted investments in products that do not meet customer needs
  • A guide to market research approaches and insights
  • Comparing and contrasting the needs of different customer segments

GREEN MICROFINANCE

  • Green microfinance from an investor’s perspective

Speakers

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Arthur Poghosyan

Associate Director, Financial Institutions

Business Leader for Central Asia

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, UK

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Debbie Watkins

Managing Director, APMEA

Fern Software, Singapore

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Rovshan Rahimov

Analyst, Eastern Europe and Central Asia

MIX, Azerbaijan

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Erica van Eeghen

Investment Officer Financial Institutions – European countries & Central Asia

FMO, The Netherlands

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Kanybek Monuev

Chief inspector, External Oversight Department

National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic

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Alisher Akbaraliyev

Head of AMFI Kyrgyzstan

AMFI, Kyrgyz Republic

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Colleen Mascenik

Program Manager, Azerbaijan and Central Asia Micro and Responsible Finance

International Finance Corporation, Kyrgyz Republic

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Urmat Imankulov

Senior Investment Officer

BlueOrchard Finance Ltd., Georgia

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Alexander Novoselov

Head of Sales & Marketing

Creditinfo International, Iceland

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Borche Dimovski

Managing Partner

ASPEKT – Business Analyses and Global Solutions, Macedonia

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Bakhtiyar Asakeev

Inspector, Licensing and supervision department

National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic

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Dasha Kuts

Investment Officer

MicroVest Capital Market, USA

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Bahtiyor Isahodjiev

Head of Micro lending

Hamkorbank, Uzbekistan

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Inna Mazur

Long Term Expert

Savings Banks Foundation for International Cooperation, Kyrgyz Republic

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Sébastien Duquet

General Director

Oxus Group, France

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Tamar Basilashvili

Investment Officer Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Region

Triple Jump, Georgia

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Plamen Vutov

Country Manager Bulgaria

Software Group, Bulgaria

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Shabdan Tagaev

Country Manager for Central Asia

Oikocredit, Kyrgyz Republic

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Zinaida Vasilenko

Senior Investment Officer

responsAbility Investments, France

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Irina Barbuntoiu

Portfolio Manager

Triple Jump, The Netherlands

Where and when

JANNAT REGENCY Hotel address:
Bishkek City, 21/2 Aaly Tokombaeva str.
27th & 28th of October

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Sponsors

Said about event

Заместитель Председателя Правления в ЗАО Банк Азии, Кыргызстан

“Конференция была очень полезна с точки зрения установления контактов”

Операционный Директор в Oxus, Кыргызстан

“Полезная информация относительно стратегии развития МФК. Альтернативы в обслуживании клиентов.”

Investment Officer at Triple Jump, The Netherlands

“Very useful to get an update of the latest in the region”

Hospitality team

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Kristina Polikhronidi

Event Manager

+420 226 220 420

kristina@uni-global.eu

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Pavel Isachkin

Sales Manager

+420 226 220 230

pavel@uni-global.eu

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Gaukhar Tulegenova

Production Manager

+420 226 220 465

gaukhar@uni-global.eu