International Symposium Geneva, October 1-2, 2008
Program and Presentations
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DAY 1: Wednesday October 1
ASSESSING THE OPPORTUNITY |
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| 07:30 | Coffee and croissants Registration of participants |
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08:45 |
Welcome Address |
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09:00 |
Inclusive Finance, a Win-Win Scenario |
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| Short presentations on the strengths and weaknesses of the fundamentals of microfinance, followed by a moderated discussion with the audience. The focus will be on scenarios for the future: | |||
| I. Inclusive financial services: clients, products and impact; II. The universe of inclusive financial service providers; III. The role of the enabling environment for the performance of inclusive finance; IV. The role of support services for the performance of inclusive finance. |
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Download In Channy's presentation |
| 10:15 |
Coffee Break | ||
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10:45 |
Tools for Investors |
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| Three break-out sessions, each starts with a short global overview of progress and innovations in the development of tools for assessing providers of inclusive financial services and the environment in which they operate. This is followed by two or three case examples. The major part of these sessions is dedicated to a moderated discussion on the usefulness of existing tools, and the role of investors in building the market. | |||
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I. Assessing financial performance |
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Download Nathalie Dogniez's presentation |
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Download Aldo Moauro's presentation |
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Download Damian von Stauffenberg's presentation |
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Download David Quien's presentation |
II. Assessing social performance |
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Download Marc de Sousa's presentation |
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Download David Dewez's presentation |
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Download Cecile Koller's presentation |
III. Assessing the regulatory environment |
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Download Jill Chen's presentation |
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Download Anne-Francoise Lefevre's presentation |
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Download Arup Chatterjee's presentation |
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Download Eric Savage's presentation |
| 12:15 | Buffet Lunch | ||
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14:00 |
Investing in Inclusive Finance |
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Philanthropy, Socially Responsible Investment or Sustainable Commercial Deal? |
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| Assessment of the first decade of microfinance investment by the first microfinance investment fund, followed by its perspective on the next ten years. Overview of what we know and do not know about the performance of current microfinance investment vehicles, and discussion of trends in transparency of the sector. | |||
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Download Naim Abou Jaoudé's presentation |
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Download Damian von Stauffenberg's presentation |
| 15:00 |
Coffee Break | ||
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15:30 |
Separating Fact from Fiction: Different Investment Products and Instruments |
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| Three break-out sessions start with a short global overview of the different products available in each category based on the latest research, with an emphasis on performance indicators relevant for investors. This is followed by a brief illustration by two or three leading investment intermediaries. The major part of these sessions is dedicated to a moderated discussion on strategies for investors to ensure sustained returns. | |||
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I. Fixed-income instruments |
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Download Raimar Dieckman's presentation |
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Download Oliver Oehri's presentation |
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Download Roland Dominicé's presentation |
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Download Matthias Adler's presentation |
II. Equity investments |
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Download Sarah Forster's presentation |
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Download Jean-Philippe de Schrevel's presentation |
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Download Stefan Harpe's presentation |
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Download Venky Natarajan's presentation |
III. Risk management instruments |
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Download Julie Abrams’ presentation |
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Download Art Avedisian’s presentation |
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Download Cyrille Parant’s presentation |
15:30 |
New Markets – China, the World’s Largest Market for Inclusive Finance |
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| A fourth break-out session starts with a provocative analysis of the different types of microfinance providers in China by a leading Chinese researcher, with a focus on scenarios for the future. This is followed by a brief illustration by two or three leading providers of inclusive financial services. The major part of the session is dedicated to a moderated discussion. | |||
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IV. Scenarios for China |
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Download Du Xiaoshan's presentation |
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Download Gao Jianhui's presentation |
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Download Wang Xingzui's presentation |
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Download Guo Zhiwen's presentation |
16:50 |
Building Efficient Microfinance Markets: Dialogue among MFI leaders |
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| A discussion among leading providers of inclusive financial services from three continents on how investors should evolve in order to meet their needs and those of their clients. | |||
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| 18:30 | Cocktail and Dinner | ||
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DAY 2: Thursday October 2
| 07:30 | Coffee and croissants Registration of participants |
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08:30 |
Introduction to the Day |
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08:40 |
How Grameen Bank’s innovations build microfinance markets |
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09:10 |
Is it fair to do business with the poor? |
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| 10:25 | Coffee break | ||
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10:40 |
Pushing the Frontier |
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Drivers of Scale: New Products, Technology, Consolidation |
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| Three break-out sessions start with an introduction on global trends and innovations, followed by short presentations of case examples. The major part of the session consist of a moderated discussion on how the driver of scale is expected to create opportunities for investors. | |||
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New Markets: Keys to Unlocking China’s Potential |
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| A fourth break-out session starts with presentations by the key entities responsible for regulation and supervision of inclusive finance in Chin. This is followed by in-depth discussion among a panel consisting of non-Chinese institutions that have recently invested in financial inclusion in China. | |||
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I. New Products – Microinsurance |
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| Introduction of innovations and global trends in microinsurance, followed by short presentations of case examples by the panelists and a moderated discussion on emerging opportunities for investors. | |||
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Download Jim Roth's presentation |
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Download Michael Anthony's presentation |
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Download Brandon Matthews' presentation |
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Download Rolf Hueppi's presentation |
II. New Technology – IT and Telecoms |
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| Introduction of innovations and global trends in information and telecommunications technology for driving scale of financial inclusion, followed by short presentations of technology-based business models by the panelists and a moderated discussion on emerging opportunities for investors. | |||
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Download Xavier Reille's presentation |
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Download Ian Watson's presentation |
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Download Danilo Mojica's presentation |
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Download Robson Rocha's presentation |
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Download Monica Brand's presentation |
III. Consolidation as Driver of Scale |
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| Brief overview of global trends in consolidation, followed by presentations of innovative models and a moderated discussion on the impact of consolidation for building scale. | |||
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Download Wagane Diouf's presentation |
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Download Dick Brouwer's presentation |
IV. New Markets as Driver of Scale |
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Download Tian Jianhua's presentation |
12:00 |
Building the Future: Innovations for Principal Investors |
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| Based on the discussions during the symposium, a panel consisting of key actors will draw conclusions on the future of investment in inclusive finance, and develop recommended guidelines and standards for principal investors. | |||
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Download Paul Spijkers' presentation |
| 13:00 | Networking Lunch | ||
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14:30 |
Round Table on China |
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| In an informal setting, participants interested in obtaining a more in-depth understanding of inclusive finance in China will have an additional opportunity to ask questions to members of the Chinese delegation, recent foreign investors and international specialists. | |||
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| At the Exhibition, “Walking the Talk”, investors can meet leading inclusive finance providers and investment intermediaries, and make personal appointments with the leaders of these organizations. The exhibition will take place in parallel and throughout the entire Symposium. | |||
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