Microfinance Investment Summit Hong Kong - C5

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In A Global Context 

Microfinance 

Investment Summit 

Hong Kong 

New global initiatives on sustainable, economical investment strategies 

to achieve optimal growth, maximise partnerships and accelerate return 

2-3 December 2010 | InterContinental Grand Stanford Hotel | Hong Kong, China 

Featuring global experts from: 

Credit and Development Forum (CDF) (Bangladesh) 

AMK (Cambodia) 

China Association of Microfinance (China) 

China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) 

CFPA Microfinance Management Ltd. (China) 

GTZ (China) 

Grameen Foundation (China) 

Opportunity International (China) 

KfW (Germany)* 

Grameen Capital (India) 

IFMR Mezzanine Finance Pvt. Ltd. (India) 

Janalakshmi Financial Services (India) 

Lok Advisory Services, (India) 

PT Ukabima (Indonesia) 

Daiwa Securities Co Ltd. (Japan) 

Shahina Aftab Foundation (Pakistan) 

GM Bank (Philippines) 

Banking With the Poor Network (Singapore) 

Hatton National Bank PLC (Sri Lanka) 

Lanka Financial Services for the Underserved 

Settlements (Sri Lanka) 

SED (Thailand) 

Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (Vietnam) 

CGAP (France) 

Grameen Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation 

(France) 

Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group (Turkey) 

BoardsThatExcel.com (USA) 

Developing World Markets (USA) 

CreditEase (China) 

IFC (China) 

SKS Microfinance Ltd. (India) 

Fortis Microfinance Bank Ltd. (Nigeria) 

Blue Orchard Finance S.A (Switzerland) 

C5 is bringing its prestigious Microfinance Investment Summit to Asia. 

This all-encompassing event showcases back-to-back panel discussions and 

case studies on innovative initiatives, proven strategies and guaranteed insights 

from leading experts who will share their experiences and success stories from 

sub-regions across Asia: 

• Creating capital markets that support high social impact investments to maximise 

growth in developing countries 

• Reforming NGO MFIs to match the demands of the investors without changing 

their social mission 

• Implementing sustainable long-term business practices to increase efficiency 

and performance 

• Establishing cost-effective strategies for outreach to rural areas 

Conference Chair 

Royston Braganza 

CEO, Grameen Capital 

SKS IPO KEYNOTE JOINT PRESENTATION 

Dilli Raj, Chief Financial Officer 

SKS Microfinance Ltd. 

Join an unparalleled panel of leaders from: 

Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, 

Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, 

Vietnam, France, Turkey and USA 

M.R.Rao, Chief Operating Officer 

SKS Microfinance Ltd. 

“ Very useful. Would recommend it.” – Kartik Desai, Vice President, Lok Capital 

“ Useful update in the industry, good possibilities to make contacts, well organized, 

good focus of panels.” – Katharina Schachtner, Investment Officer, Accessholding.com 

“ Well organized, well delivered presentations, active audience. Well done!” 

– Michael Kortenbusch, CEO, Business & Finance Consulting 

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The expansion of microfinance has come a long way in a relatively short period. In this rapidly evolving industry, trends, regulations, 

investment strategies and new initiatives are all progressing despite the challenges within the economic marketplace. Microfinance 

is on the rise but still presents its own unique issues: 

• What are the best practice approaches to monitor borrowing programmes, help consumers manage their finances 

and eliminate overindebtedness 

• How can MFIs scale up to maximise their business performance and increase further investment 

• What are the strategies IFIs should consider to attract local investors 

• What are the current challenges for promoting investments in rural areas in order to maximise growth 

Attend this can't miss event and join the leading authorities – Financial institutions, MFI NGOs, NBFCs and all other industry 

stakeholders who will reveal their strategies on overcoming the key microfinance challenges and maximising all opportunities for 

sub-regions across Asia: 

China’s experiences on integrating microfinance and social responsibility to optimise the double bottom line and demonstrate 

tangible results. 

Japan’s project on how to create mutual funds for retail investors to increase sustainable development and growth in the community. 

Pakistan’s lessons on employing microfinance to empower women and capitalise on the opportunities for the bottom 

of the pyramid market. 

Indonesia’s new initiative on how to improve capital raising capacity, obtain funding and enhance partnerships for MFIs. 

And much, much more! 

In addition, this is your exclusive chance to: 

• Maximise your investment opportunities: Meet the big players in the microfinance industry 

• Be a part of optimal growth: Form international partnerships, promote microfinance in Asia, achieve sustainability and multiply 

your return 

• Take advantage of the unique ‘East meets West’ theme, led by the microfinance experts in Asia and the Western world whose 

sole purpose is to meet you! 

You cannot afford to miss the only industry gathering that will give you the tools to arm yourself with best practice strategies 

to tap into all opportunities in microfinance. This is the ONE event where networking counts, relationships are forged and deals 

are made. 

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SPEAKERS AT A GLANCE: 

Md. Abdul Awal, Director, Credit and 

Development Forum (CDF) (Bangladesh) 

Paul Luchtenburg, CEO, AMK / Smart Campaign 

Steering Committee (Cambodia) 

Bai Chengyu, Secretary General, 

China Association of Microfinance (China) 

Liu Dongwen, Deputy Executive Director 

China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation 

(CFPA), Director, CFPA Microfinance 

Management Ltd. (China) 

Thorsten Giehler, Programme Director, 

Financial Sector Development, GTZ (China) 

Jennifer Meehan, CEO, Asia Region, Grameen 

Foundation (China) 

Aaron White, Deputy Chairman & CEO 

Opportunity International (China) 

Claudia Schmerler, Project Manager, KfW (Germany) 

Royston Braganza, CEO, Grameen Capital (India) 

Puneet Gupta, CEO, IFMR Mezzanine Finance 

Pvt. Ltd. (India) 

Venky Natarajan, Managing Director, Lok Advisory 

Services, (India) 

Raghu Srinivasan, CEO 

Janalakshmi Financial Services (India) 

Paula Setiadi, Director, PT Ukabima, 

President Commissioner, PT BPR Ukabima Mitra Dana, 

Commissioner, PT BPR Ukabima BMMS (Indonesia) 

Shahina Aftab, CEO, Shahina Aftab 

Foundation (Pakistan) 

Noor Aftab, Advisor Finance, Shahina Aftab 

Foundation (Pakistan) 

Tomas Gomez IV, President, GM Bank 

(Philippines) 

Chandula Abeywickrema, Deputy General Manager, 

Hatton National Bank PLC, Chairman, Banking 

With the Poor Network, Chairman, Lanka Financial 

Services for the Underserved Settlements (Sri Lanka) 

Satoru Yamamoto,Deputy General Manager, 

Head of Planning Section, Daiwa Securities Co Ltd. 

Yupaporn Boontid, Board Member, SED (Thailand) 

Phan Cu Nhan, Director, International Cooperation 

Department, Vietnam Bank for Social Policies 

(Vietnam) 

Eric Duflos, Senior Microfinance Specialist, 

CGAP (France) 

Jürgen Hammer, Chief Investment Officer, Grameen 

Crédit Agricole Microfinance Foundation (France) 

Dr. Kadri Ozen, Public Affairs Director, 

Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group (Turkey) 

Peter Johnson, Partner, Developing World Markets 

(USA) 

Alyson H. Ball, President, BoardsThatExcel.com (USA) 

Ning Tang, Founder and CEO, CreditEase 

Matthew Gamser, Principal, Advisory Services, IFC 

Dilli Raj, Chief Financial Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd. 

M.R.Rao, Chief Operating Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd. 

Deji Fisho, Executive Director Strategy and Support, 

Fortis Microfinance Bank Ltd 

Geert Roosen, CFO, BlueOrchard Finance S.A. 

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DAY ONE: THURSDAY 2 ND DECEMBER 2010 

8.30 Registration & Coffee 

9.05 Chairperson’s Welcome & Opening Remarks 



9.15 Microfinance in Asia: 

Maximising the Opportunities for Growth 

in a Stabilising Economy 

Moderator: 



Eric Duflos 

Senior Microfinance Specialist, CGAP 

Phan Cu Nhan 

Director 

International Cooperation Department 

Vietnam Bank for Social Policies 

Chandula Abeywickrema 

Deputy General Manager, Hatton National Bank PLC Chairman, 

Banking With the Poor Network, Chairman, Lanka Financial 

Services for the Underserved Settlements 

Claudia Schmerler 

Project Manager, KfW 

INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSION 

• Determining the objectives of microfinance in today’s 

developing countries 

• What roles are IPOs beginning to play in microfinance 

− to what extent are IPOs really the ideal solution 

for meeting the needs of the poor 

− addressing the benefits and pitfalls 

• Striking the right balance between social and commercial 

returns in microfinance 

− ensuring that both needs are met whilst servicing 

the consumer 

• Examining the differing approaches to microfinance 

across sub-regions with regards to: 

− regulations 

− strategies to optimise microfinance 

− microfinance activities and initiatives 

− lessons learned from China, South and East Asia 

and the Pacific 

• Analysing the regulatory environment across sub-regions 

and its effect on low cost loan funds and portfolio quality 

• Evaluating the region’s economic climate’s impact on: 

− mobile banking 

− mobilised savings 

− rural microfinance 

− sustainability 

− debt and equity 

• An overview of the mobile banking landscape 

and its current role in microfinance 

− how can mobile banking be more successful 

in developing countries 

− what are the current technical capabilities 

and constraints 

− identifying realistic courses of action to help outreach 

whilst complying with the limits 

• Assessing the development of new technological products 

− what products are being tried and tested to advance MFIs 

− how can these be successfully integrated into 

current operations 

• Exploring the opportunities for maximising capital on a local, 

regional and international basis 

• Getting back to where businesses were before the recession 

10.30 Employing Microfinance to Empower 

Women — Developing Opportunities 

for the Bottom of the Pyramid Market 

JOINT CASE STUDY 

This real world case study is presented by a foundation 

that brings passion, innovation and a hands-on approach to 

empowering women. Gain a deeper understanding on how 

they ensure delivery of services to bottom of the pyramid 

demands whilst demonstrating tangible results. 

Shahina Aftab 

CEO, Shahina Aftab Foundation 

Noor Aftab 

Advisor Finance, Shahina Aftab Foundation 

• What does microfinance mean for women at the bottom 

of the pyramid 

− why the women market 

− learnings from the initial failures in Pakistan 

• Incorporating the critical ingredients to ensure success: 

− clusters 

− training and innovation 

− improving data collection, documentation 

and monitoring 

• Addressing the key challenges 

− what does it takes to succeed 

− balancing risk and return 

• Examples from the Shahina Aftab Foundation 

and what is in the pipeline 

11.20 Morning Refreshments 

11.50 Improving Capital Raising Capacity, 

Obtaining Funding and Maximising 

Partnerships for MFIs 

MFI PANEL DISCUSSION 

In today’s microfinance market, many MFIs are being 

financially excluded due to lack of history, experience and 

being considered as too much of a risk factor. Join an invited 

panel of leaders from both sides debating the key challenges 

regarding how MFIs can compete in saturated emerging 

markets and where the solutions may lie. 

Moderator: 

Tomas Gomez IV 

President, GM Bank 

Puneet Gupta 

CEO, IFMR Mezzanine Finance Pvt. Ltd. 

Liu Dongwen 

Deputy Executive Director, China Foundation 

for Poverty Alleviation, Director, CFPA Microfinance 

Management Ltd. 

Paula Setiadi 

Director, PT Ukabima, President Commissioner, 

PT BPR Ukabima Mitra Dana, Commissioner, 

PT BPR Ukabima BMMS 

• Supporting MFIs in order to make them investment ready 

• Looking at the trends and developments of how financial 

institutions are choosing to invest their funds 


MFI PANEL DISCUSSION 

− what information are they typically looking for 

− what are their main goals 

− what kind of returns do investors need to see 

• Identifying the key orginisational aspects that 

investors look at 

• How do investors analyse MFI reports to determine 

if they are credit worthy 

• Determining expectations of ROI in order to make 

the right investment 

• What are the factors in deciding to provide the MFI 

with debt or equity 

• How do the commercial investors participate 

in the transformation of NGO MFIs 

• Understanding the local legal framework and policy 

on Microfinance 

• Identifying qualified NGO partners 

• Considering the NGO MFI’s mission, growth, ownership, 

governance and quality of portfolio 

• Reforming NGO MFIs to match the demands 

of the investors without changing their social mission 

• Covering the criteria investors require to consider funding 

start-up MFIs with seed capital 

− overcoming the lack of history and experience challenges 

− limiting risk by proving commercial viability 

and social performance 

− defining the minimum acceptable criteria that 

financial institutions should expect to be considered 

a sound investment 

• What extra factors do MFIs need to sway potential 

investors into fund allocation 

− integrating green objectives to the bottom line 

to optimise sustainability and emphasise social 

responsibility 

• Building a relationship with potential investors 

− how do MFIs establish and build on a relationship 

with their donors 

− enhancing transparency for investors to best report 

commercial and social-oriented returns 

• How can funding MFIs be enhanced to increase performance 

− defining clear objectives to achieve agreed- 

upon milestones 

• Working together to expand operations and extend 

the cycle of funds for consumers 

− what are the current developments in the region 

• Gaining a deeper understanding of the Philippines 

perspective on Microfinance 

− an examination of rural banks' microfinance partnerships 

with USAID and with Philippines state-owned institutions 

− what are the key opportunities in the Philippines 

− addressing the operational and funding challenges 

for Philippine MFIs 

1.10 Networking Lunch 

2.20 Putting the Client First: Social Performance 

Management and Client Protection 

Moderator: 

Paul Luchtenburg 

CEO, AMK/ Smart Campaign Steering Committee 

Jürgen Hammer 

Chief Investment Officer, Grameen Crédit Agricole 

Microfinance Foundation 

Aaron White 

CEO, Opportunity International China 

RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE PANEL DISCUSSION 

Jennifer Meehan, CEO 

Asia Region, Grameen Foundation 

• Addressing social performance management 

− what is it 

− how can we ensure we are listening to our clients 

− how does SPM improve organisational effectiveness 

− collecting and reporting on SPM 

− incorporating social objectives into the overall MFI 

mission to bring social performance to the front 

• What methods can MFIs apply to facilitate social 

performance reports to investors 

− how can the double bottom line be integrated 

to demonstrate tangible results 

• Developing innovative systems to optimise social 

performance models in MFIs 

• MFIs are good at protecting themselves but who 

is protecting the clients 

− is there a need for client protection 

− principles of client protection 

− lessons learned from the Smart Campaign 

• What is the contribution that MIVs can bring to social 

performance management 

− what are their responsibilities 

− practical experiences from an MIV perspective 

• Optimising social performance in the Chinese context 

− maximising social impact with sustainability 

− from success to significance – integrating microfinance 

and social responsibility 

− giving the poor a working opportunity – a case study 

of microfinance in China 

3.20 Afternoon Refreshments 

3.50 Promoting Investments in Rural Areas 

to Sustain the Industry and Maximise 

Growth 

Moderator: 

Eric Duflos 


Yupaporn Boontid 

Board Member, SED 

Thorsten Giehler 

Programme Director, Financial Sector Development, GTZ 

Bai Chengyu 

Secretary General, China Association of Microfinance 

STAKEHOLDERS PANEL DISCUSSION 

• Providing financial access to catalyse the livelihood 

of the rural consumer 

− examining cost-effective strategies for outreach 

to low population remote areas 

• Using the microfinance channel to deliver financial services 

to developing countries 

− how do MFIs make the most of their networks 

to capitalise on rural consumer outreach 

− identifying new innovative technology to meet 

these demands 

• Exploring the rural markets from an investor perspective 

− bridging the gaps by gaining a deeper understanding 

of the end-user 

• Achieving both consumer reach and conversion 

by factoring in and maximising: 

− awareness 

− availability 


STAKEHOLDERS PANEL 

DISCUSSION 

− affordability 

− access 

• Using intermediary solutions to create a long sustainable 

partnership between MFIs and their investors 

− APEX or wholesale funding 

• Determining how MFIs can provide members insight 

to rural financing 

− employing strategies to generate awareness 

of new products 

− offering enterprise solutions to poverty for greater 

social and environmental impact 

5.10 Chairperson’s Closing Remarks 

5.20 Conference Adjourns 

DAY TWO: FRIDAY 3 RD DECEMBER 2010 

8.30 Registration & Coffee 

9.05 Chairperson’s Welcome & Opening Remarks 



9.15 Microfinance Investment Opportunities 

for the Broad Base of Retail Investors 

Satoru Yamamoto 

Deputy General Manager, Head of Planning Section, 

Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. 

Peter Johnson 

Partner, Developing World Markets 

While global capital markets have seen the dynamic 

development of microfinance investment for a decade, it was 

only in 2009 that Japanese investors have had access to 

the microfinance sector. Daiwa Securities Group opened the 

door by arranging IFC’s Microfinance Bond last November. 

The notes successfully raised the equivalent of US$300 

million and were distributed to 12,000 retail investors. 

This session shares lessons learned from the debt public 

placement and discusses the next steps for fine-tuned 

sustainable development in microfinance investment. 

10.00 Creating a Robust, Flexible and Scalable 

MFI to Optimise Effectiveness and Drive 

Capital Investment 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 

Raghu Srinivasan 

CEO, Janalakshmi Financial Services 

Microfinance is more than microcredit. To fulfil its role, 

microfinance must move towards providing customers 

with all their financial needs. Gain insight on how a leading 

MFI has incorporated frontline initiatives to maximise 

all opportunities for its customers by: 

• Providing avenues for parking their excess cash 

via bank accounts 

• Offering customers a suite of products including pension, 

insurance and mutual funds 

• Exercising options for housing the poor 

− supplying necessary funds for buying a house 

− building affordable homes for the poor 

• Reducing its costs by integrating superior technology 

• Maintaining corporate governance of the highest order 

• Establishing total transparency 

• Offering loans to micro enterprises 

10.25 Creating a Robust, Flexible and Scalable 

MFI to Optimise Effectiveness and Drive 

Capital Investment 

Moderator: 

Aaron White 

Deputy Chairman & CEO 

Opportunity International China 

Ning Tang 

Founder and CEO, CreditEase 

Deji Fisho 

Executive Director Strategy and Support 

Fortis Microfinance Bank Ltd 

Alyson H. Ball 

President, BoardsThatExcel.com 

INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE DISCUSSION 

In today’s microfinance marketplace, too many institutions 

are vying with one another to obtain the same funds. 

MFIs are struggling to get a hold of the capital they require 

to survive. Meeting the investors’ minimum requirements 

is no longer good enough. To be considered a front contender 

for funding, MFIs need to stand out and prove that their 

institution is not only effective, it is ahead of all others. Join 

a panel of industry leaders who will give you in-depth insight 

on how to scale up your institution and maximise your 

business performance in order to attract further investment. 

• Analysing the dynamics of regional MFI infrastructures: 

− legal and regulatory foundations 

− mission clarity 

− planning 

− operations 

− funding 

− how effective are they today 

• Optimising MFI infrastructures to reduce time 

and financial cost 

• Setting up your goals and business objectives in terms of: 

− staff 

− clients 

− portfolio 

• How organisations can enhance their professionalism 

− optimising operations 

− the importance of human capital 

− maximising your delivery network 

− understanding your business drivers 

− creating and executing your plan 

• Implementing the right techniques for managing 

assets and liabilities 

• Incorporating cutting-edge technology to optimise 

on delivery of loans 

− maximising knowledge on newer financial products 

to elevate operational expectations 

− incorporating the most compatible products 

to improve operational services 

− training employees to capitalise on these products 

and deliver new services 

• Changing recruitment techniques by incorporating 

strategies for training needs 

− recognising the importance of regularly upgrading 

training techniques to sustain growth and profitability 

of the organisation 

• Instilling sustainable long-term business practices 

to increase efficiency and performance 


INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE DISCUSSION 

− engaging your human resources to adopt a holistic 

approach to microfinance 

− implementing each product-driven training requirement 

with a social message to increase sustainability 

− incorporating a social service culture across the business 

to foster awareness and prevent potential fraud 

• Integrating best practice incentives that optimise employee 

retention and limit your financial burden 

− vocational training to enhance further skill sets 

− cash incentives 

− health and education schemes 

• How organisations can bridge the gap between senior 

and middle management with regards to: 

− open communication 

− retrieving the relevant information at all levels 

• How do MFIs ensure that their processes are followed 

across multiple locations 

− how can they determine that they have the right 

manpower and resources in remote areas 

− defining the optimum use of time, resources and 

infrastructure for expansion across multiple locations 

• How do MFIs ensure a smooth transition from non-profit 

to privatised 

• Increasing MFI capacity by providing training to the board 

first in order to upgrade: 

− leading skills 

− governance and oversight 

− ongoing support 

• Comparing different methodologies for training to implement 

the most fit-for-purpose, cost-effective approach 

• Finding the solutions that work within individual boundaries 

to gain market confidence, increase financial viability 

and drive return 

11.45 Morning Refreshments 

12.15 Managing and Eliminating Risks and Loan 

Defaults for MFIs – Lessons Learned 

from Bangladesh 

Md. Abdul Awal 

Director, Credit and Development Forum (CDF) 

• Examining the credit risks 

− economic slowdown 

− rising unemployment 

− surge in bad debts 

− lack of adequate capital to absorb losses 

− volatile commodity prices 

− overindebtedness 

• Assessing the risks for liquidity 

− threat of cash availability 

− refinancing MFIs 

− the ‘take deposits or die’ mindset 

• Evaluating the benefits and shortcomings 

of corporate governance 

• Factoring in political interference 

− direct lending 

− interest caps 

− adopting microcredit as a ‘charity’ 

− the political perspective of microfinance 

• How suitable are today’s interest rates, given the health 

of the industry 

• Examining today’s regulation and the impact this has had on: 

− the financial market 

− the viability of business models 

− depositor and investor confidence 

• Best-practice tools for eliminating risks and achieving: 

− strong credit bureaus 

− staff capacity development 

− a trade-off between the interest on credit to client 

and client’s deposits 

− disaster and financial risk management 

− hassle-free access to funding 

12.35 Keynote Joint Presentation 

Dilli Raj 

Chief Financial Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd. 

M.R.Rao 

Chief Operating Officer, SKS Microfinance Ltd. 

1.35 Networking Lunch 

2.45 Maximising Your Capital Investments 

to Increase Growth and Accelerate Return 

Moderator: 

Raghu Srinivasan 

CEO, Janalakshmi Financial Services 

Eric Savage 

President, Unitus Capital 

Venky Natarajan 

Managing Director, Lok Advisory Services 

Geert Roosen 

CFO, BlueOrchard Finance S.A. 

Matthew Gamser 

Principal, Advisory Services, IFC 

Eric Duflos 


FUNDER'S PANEL DISCUSSION 

• Is microfinance an investable asset class 

− what are the expected returns 

− is the sector correlated with other asset classes 

− what are the exit options 

• Addressing the debt and equity issues for funding MFIs 

• How investors can help MFIs strike a balance between: 

− debt and equity 

− deposit mobilisation and external borrowings 

• What is being done to allow MFIs to borrow local currency 

− what are the current developments for setting up hedge 

funds that trade in currency 

• What are the accessible sources for private equity funding 

− gaining insight to investing in intermediary structures 

− what are the challenges and benefits 

• Analysing the pros and cons for investments in private 

equity funds 

− structured debt 

− valuations 

− aiding exits 

− regulatory risks 

− financing innovations 

• What can pension funds do to optimise microfinance 

investments in different sub-regions 

• Exploring the opportunities for up-and-coming MIVs 

− where do the opportunities lie 

− what is in the pipeline for MIVs 

• How international MIVs can increase their capacity 

to efficiently channel capital to micro-entrepreneurs 


FUNDER'S PANEL DISCUSSION 

• Capitalising on international partnerships to promote 

microfinance, achieve sustainability and leverage 

further returns 

− maximising microfinance by sourcing capital 

through international channels 

• What are the strategies Western donors should 

consider to attract local investors 

− which sub-regions are open to international 

funding partnerships 

− what types of partnerships are open to them 

• What are the challenges involved with forming 

global partnerships 

− how are investors currently overcoming these hurdles 

• What is government’s role in these partnerships 

• Forming long-term international partnerships 

to capitalise on sustainable growth 

− establishing clear objectives for both sides 

to parallel partnership benefits 

− working together to maximise opportunities 

− promoting microfinance on an international 

plane whilst accelerating return 

− what feasible developments lay ahead 

4.15 Broadening the Scope for Microfinance 

by Building, Developing and Funding 

Social Businesses 

Dr. Kadri Ozen 

Public Affairs Director 

Coca-Cola Eurasia and Africa Group 

• Incorporating CSR and outreach into programmes 

to meet both social and business objectives 

• How do social businesses get to support the development 

of countries 

− obtaining capital to maximise growth 

in transitional countries 

• Specific examples of sustainable business: 

− establishing a training programme for outreach 

to small retailers in India 

− incorporating manual distribution centres, creating 

job opportunities and supporting women’s 

entrepreneurship in Africa 

− gaining insight on Coca-Cola’s microentreprise 

programme in Indonesia 

4.55 Creating the Optimal Distribution Network 

to Increase Access to Financial Services 

Rio Sandi 

Senior Manager, PT. Bina Insan Sejahtera Mandiri (BISMA) 

5.35 Chairman’s Closing Remarks 

5.45 Conference Ends 

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C5 Communications Limited 

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Bank Address: 31 Chequer Street, St Albans Herts AL1 3YN, UK 

Bank Branch: St Albans Branch 

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Account Currency: USD 

If you wish to pay in Euros€ or GBP£ please contact Customer Service 

Event Code: 555F11-HKG 

CONTINUING EDUCATION 

11.0 hours (conference only) towards Continuing Professional Developments 

hours (Solicitors Regulation Authority). Please contact C5 for further information 

on claiming your CPD points. 

PAYMENT POLICY 

Payment policy is due in full upon registering. Your entry to the event will not be 

guaranteed until payment has been received. All discounts will be applied to the 

Main Conference Only fee (excluding add-ons), cannot be combined with any 

other offer, and must be paid in full at time of order. Group discounts available 

to individuals employed by the same organisation. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

You must notify us by email at least 48 hours in advance if you wish to send 

a substitute participant. Delegates may not “share” a pass between multiple 

attendees without prior authorization. If you are unable to find a substitute, please 

notify C5 in writing no later than 10 days prior to the conference date and a credit 

voucher will be issued to you for the full amount paid, redeemable against any 

other C5 conference. If you prefer, you may request a refund of fees paid less a 

25% service charge. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellations received 

after 10 days prior to the conference date. C5 reserves the right to cancel any 

conference for any reason and will not be responsible for airfare, hotel or any other 

costs incurred by attendees. No liability is assumed by C5 for changes in program 

date, content, speakers or venue. 

INCORRECT MAILING INFORMATION 

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any of your details, please email data@C5-Online.com or fax the label on 

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