Microfinance Leadership Summit 2009
Presented by Grameen Foundation and Microsoft in
partnership with Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI)

December 2nd & 3rd 2009, Wednesday & Thursday
AIM Conference Center - Makati City, Manila
This summit will engage the community of microfinance CEOs, Executive
Directors and IT leaders as well as the microfinance and development
community and IT vendors and service providers in an open dialogue,
enabling all to deepen understanding for how technology can fuel growth in
the arena of financial services to the poor in the Philippines.

Thanks to all who made MLS 2009 a huge success.

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Participants will leave the summit with:
  • A clear outlook of how to use technology in a strategic way to expand growth, offer the right products, and maximize return on investment;
  • A sneak-peak of major technology trends from Microsoft and other technology solutions for MFIs;
  • Ideas to help microfinance leaders pursue strategic IT goals even when resources are limited;
  • Practical steps that can be taken to move along the path to strategic technology adoption such as:
    - mapping and aligning processes to the MIS
    - tips and tools for managing and staffing IT projects
    - effectively utilizing cool new technologies such as mobile banking

Breakfast, snacks and lunch will be served on both days as well as a reception on Day 1.

This summit is open to two participants per MFI/Coop/Rural Bank
1. The leader (CEO, Executive Director, President, etc.)
2. The key IT decision maker (CIO, IT Director, IT Manager or in absence of this role, the CFO or head of operations)

Also attending this summit are key players in the community for technology and microfinance such as representatives from associations, networks, multilaterals, IT vendors and service providers, funders, government, academia and the media.

 
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KEY INFORMATION
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Grameen
  ABOUT GRAMEEN FOUNDATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER
  The Grameen Foundation Technology Center are experts in delivering technology innovations, services and sustainable models for the advancement of Microfinance. Our Tech for Microfinance Initiative is leading the way in technology-enabled growth for Microfinance Institutions worldwide. We have developed Mifos, an award-winning open technology platform, in conjunction with business consulting, educational service, front-office innovations and a network of IT specialists. Our complete solution creates measurable business results and social impact through strategic technology investments. The Technology Center is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with presence in Manila, Philippines and Bangalore, India.
 
Microsoft
  ABOUT MICROSOFT COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
  The mission of Microsoft Community Affairs is to enable people and organizations in underserved communities to realize their potential through the power of information technology.

As a global leader in technology, Microsoft has a responsibility to apply its expertise in software to helping people, particularly people in underserved communities. Microsoft has a long history of community engagement, and this has led to many community partnerships around the world. These partnerships are founded on a mutual commitment to creating sustainable technology solutions that make a lasting difference in people’s lives. Through monetary grants, software and curriculum donations, technology solutions, and employee volunteer hours, Microsoft supports programs and organizations that address the needs of communities worldwide.
 
MCPI
  ABOUT MCPI
  The Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI) is a national network of 45 institutions working towards the rapid development of the microfinance industry in the Philippines. The 45 institutions include 38 microfinance practitioners and 7 service providers. Membership among the 38 practitioners is currently dominated by NGOs engaged in microfinance, but there are nine rural banks, one thrift bank and two cooperatives in the membership. Together, it is estimated that MCPI members account for 60% of the total active outreach of the microfinance sector in the Philippines. MCPI’s key programs include social performance management and consumer protection in microfinance, while among its services are performance monitoring and benchmarking, research and advocacy.
For more information, please contact us at info@microfinanceleadershipsummit.org.
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