A study by the Simon Fraser University in Canada that assessed six different models used by commercial banks around the world for downscaling into microfinance concluded that the model where the bank sets up a separate service company was the highest performing model.
Over the next two days, through the program sessions and speakers we will assess and strategically review the needs of our markets. We should then be in a better position to determine the key challenges and opportunities, and then try to workout a win-win situation for all stakeholders. We do not believe that this is an insurmountable task.