Africa SME Finance Academy

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In the last one year, the global financial landscape has changed; the world is in the grip of economic recession, with the world economies shrinking and major financial institutions all taking direct hits. Business optimism and confidence are lower than they have been for more than 30 years.
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Relationship Officers' Course

To address the financial needs of the growing number of small medium enterprises (SMEs), financial organizations are focusing on offering products tailored for these enterprises. To succeed in building a viable SME lending business and stay ahead of competition...
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Course Structure

Both programmes consists of technical training sessions, plenary sessions, participant and panel discussions.

Plenary Sessions & Panel Discussions

Invited speakers and panelists present topical issues affecting SME Financing for discussion. These sessions are scheduled in the morning and participants can engage plenary speakers and leading panelists on the days' topic.

Participants Discussions

We create an opportunity for participants to discuss, share experiences and learn from each other.

Daily Agenda

0830 - 1000	Plenary presentation/discussion
1000 - 1030	Break
1030 - 1300	Morning technical training session
1300 - 1400	Lunch
1400 - 1630	Afternoon technical training session
1630 - 1700	Break
1700 - 1830	Moderated discussions
	Dinner
	Homework/course reading & (a little) relaxation