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Sa-Dhan-FICCIFINANCIAL INCLUSION CONFERENCE - 2012"The First Mile Walk into the Financial System”August 7 & 8, 2012 I The Ashok, New Delhi

Sa-Dhan-FICCI Financial Inclusion Conference -2012Sa-Dhan in association with FICCI is organizing the Financial Inclusion Conference-2012 on the 7th& 8th August 2012 in The Ashok, New Delhi. This conference provides a unique platform fordialogue, information sharing and forging partnerships. This is a platform to deliberate upon thecontemporary issues and concerns of the sector, and finding the way forward.The theme of this year's conference is "The First Mile Walk into the Financial System". While agreat job has been accomplished during these years, it is believed that the sector is yet to covermillions of excluded population.This year, the Conference would dwell upon the distinctiveness of the Indian approach towardsinclusive growth, the glory & future of the SHG movement, need for innovation, improvement andinformation disseminations and also the expected role for microfinance sector to advance thecause of financial inclusion under the prevailing regulatory architecture. Besides, the conferencewould also discourse on the areas of effective infrastructure for financial inclusion which amongother things will include credit information system, technology and promotional costs for the BCmodel, social security, lending to microenterprises etc...Proposed sub-themes of the conference are as follows:The Cardinal Link: Microfinance Sector and its Social contextTwenty years of SHG movement: Beginning of a new era in MicrofinanceThe right path ahead: Innovate, Improve and Inform, the role for technology andproduct developmentThe Regulatory Architecture: Are we a step closer to Financial InclusionPrevious InitiativesThe Conferences Sa-Dhan has hosted over the years have been a culmination of the currentprevalent scenarios and the future needs of the sector. The Conferences have also grown with thechanging times and provided space for discussions on the burning issues and challenges facing thestakeholders.

Some of the key drivers that the conference has introduced into the financial inclusion debate overthe years are as follows:.The BC model from BrazilPriority sector incentives for expanding the debt portfolioCode of Conduct for microfinance institutionsBank lending to microfinance institutions, discussion on the partnership modelRole for MFIs as aggregators in UIDRole of civil societies in social securitySelf-help groups and their growth challengesPerspective building of political leaders and policymakersOver the years, the Conference has been addressed by eminent personalities, attended bythousands of participants and deliberated the contemporary issues that needed policy attention.

RegistrationSpot Registration will start by 08:00 A.M. on 7 August at the Conference venue. However, earlyregistration will ensure your confirmed participation. The registration form can be photocopiedfor multiple uses. The registration form can be downloaded from Sa-Dhan and FICCI website..Registration Fee CoversAdmission to the Conference SessionsLunch and refreshment during the ConferenceConference KitRegistration fees can be paid through Demand Draft / Online Payment / Cash. Internationalpayments can only be made through wire transfer. You may request wire transfer detail throughmail or refer www.sa-dhan.netRefund Policy:Request received in writing before 20 July, 2012 will be considered for cancellation. A 30%handling charge would be deducted from the registration fee and the balance refunded bycheque. No amount would be refunded after the given date. The registration form with thepayment details should be sent to conference@sa-dhan.org or finance@ficci.comRegistration help desk manned by the following executives can be contacted for clarification1. Mr. Punit Kumar Singh (Sa-Dhan): +91 95600556612. Mr. Gaurav Sharma (FICCI): +91 9650025083Sponsorship and Stalls:Sponsorship under different categories is open. Limited number of stalls are also available formarketing and product display.For details, Please contactMr. Saibal Paul: +91 9310807787 / Mr. Gaurav Sharma: +91 9650025083

Sa-Dhan-FICCIFinancial Inclusion Conference -2012"The First Mile Walk into the Financial System”7 & 8 August, 2012 | New DelhiRegistration FormName: Mr./Ms./Mrs._________________________ email: ______________________PARTICIPANTS DETAILSName: Mr./Ms./Mrs. ________________________ email: ______________________(Use additional sheet for more number of participants)Organization:._____________________________ Total no. of participants:. ________Address for Communication:._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone:. _________________________ Mobile:.______________________________Member: Sa-Dhan FICCI OthersREGISTRATION FEE DETAILSMODE OF PAYMENT1 Sa-Dhan Members23Rs.5,000/- per headRs 8,000/- per headRs 10,000/-per headRs.8,000/- f or two participants*Note: Rs.3000 for every additional representationFICCI MembersRs.14,000/- for two participants*Note: Rs.5000 for every additional representationOthers (50% discount for small NGOs)Rs.15,000/- for two participants*Note: Rs.5000 for every additional representation4 International delegatesUS $ 500/- per head US $ 750/- for two participants5Students / Government Representatives/ RRBs/CooperativesRs.2000/- per head (Need to show valid ID cards during registration)(Note: The fee does not include accommodation)Online Payment DD CashFavoring “SA-DHAN” payable at New Delhi towards conference fee for Rs. ________________DD drawn on bank:______________________ DD No: ______________ Date: ____________Place: ______________Date:_______________Signature____________________SA-DHAN : 12 & 13, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,2nd Floor, Special Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067, IndiaTel: +91-11-47174400 I Fax: +91-11-47174405E-mail: conference@sa-dhan.org I Web: www.sa-dhan.netFICCI: Federation House, Tansen MargNew Delhi - 110001, IndiaTel: +91-11-23738760-70 I Fax: +91-11-23320714E-mail: finance@ficci.com I Web: www.ficci.com