9th November 2011
Potential Microfinance clients are categorically rejecting non-Sharia compliant products. As a result Islamic Microfinance is emerging as a strong alternative paradigm.
There are obstacles to growth. But this year’s Islamic Microfinance conference (30th January – 1st February 2012, Istanbul) will demystify new policy and regulation, help you to understand where best to invest and ensure that you are up-to-date with which Islamic Microfinance business models work best in practice.
Scalable Business Models For Islamic Microfinance
30th January – 1st February 2012 | Istanbul | Turkey
www.islamicmicrofinance-summit.com
Bringing together MFIs, investors, policy makers and Sharia specialists from Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Tanzania, Yemen and across the Middle East, this year’s conference will unlock the potential of Sharia compliant Microfinance.
What will you learn?
- Work with your peers to develop a strong, global and transparent framework that will allow you to invest profitably in Islamic Microfinance
- Familiarize yourself with the latest policy updates and regulations that will dictate the way in which you implement your Islamic Microfinance strategy
- Identify the Islamic models available and which ones will work best in practice: Profiling Muhabara, Salem, Istisna and Ijara in practice
- Find out what kind of investment you can provide and which institutions are ready to receive commercial funding
- Investigate the enhanced Islamic Microfinance products available: From education and marriage loans to housing and liberation loans, understand the diversity on offer
Who will you meet?
Over 18 speakers from across the Muslim world will come together to share their top tips on how they have developed Islamic Microfinance in their organizations:
- Wasim Ahmed Abdulwahab, Senior Country Specialist, Islamic Development Bank
- Mohammed Al-Lai, Chief Executive Officer, Al-Amal Microfinance Bank
Atallah Fitzgibbon, Policy & Strategy Manager, Islamic Relief Worldwide - Muhammad Junaid, Team Leader, Sustainable Microfinance, Tijara – USAID
- Ali Kayyali, Head of Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Syria
- Zubair Mughal, Chief Executive Officer, Al-Huda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics
- Dr Amjad Saqib, Executive Director, Akhuwat
- Farhat Abbas Shah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Farz Foundation
- Farida Tariq, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Women Co-Operative Development
- Mohamed Yasin, Chief Executive Officer, Tanzania Eco-Volunteerism
Visit following web for further details.
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