Asia Microfinance Forum
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  • Asia Microfinance Forum 2008 Program

  • Advisory Note - Now Available

  • Online Registration - Now Closed

  • Event Profile - Now Available

    The Banking With the Poor Network (BWTP) and the Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC), with funding from the Citi Foundation, are pleased to convene the Asia Microfinance Forum 2008 in Hanoi, Vietnam, August 26 -29, 2008. The Asia Microfinance Forum 2008 is being held in association with PlaNet Finance Group and the European Union, and in collaboration with the State Bank of Vietnam. This milestone event will bring together around 300 leading microfinance practitioners, policymakers, financiers, academics and advocates from around the world to outline their visions and priorities, and explore new ideas and opportunities.

    The Asia Microfinance Forum 2008 formally commences on the evening of Tuesday, 26 August 2008, and concludes on the afternoon of Friday, 29 August 2008.  A number of pre-event activities and meetings will take place on Monday, 25 August 2008, and Tuesday, 26 August 2008.  A number of parallel events will also take place during the course of Asia Microfinance Forum 2008.

    The theme for the conference will be: Microfinance in the 21st Century: Future Trends & Opportunities. 

    Registration for the event has now closed.  If you have registered for the event and you have not received your official invitation letter, please contact us by email at info@bwtp.org.