Methodology
The main product of the Summit will be the joint declaration and an action plan for building a strong microfinance sector for inclusive economic growth. Thus, the plenary and sessions should be designed to facilitate the achievement of the intended output. The following table gives an overview on how the summit could be structured:
Day |
Morning |
Noon |
Afternoon |
1 |
Opening/ Introduction |
State of Microfinance |
Practices in Microfinance |
2 |
Value Chain Finance |
Innovative products and services |
Clean and Green Microfinance |
3 |
Sources of Fund |
Clients and Protection |
Issues and Declaration/ Closing |
After the opening ceremony, participants will attend an introductory session where they shall be briefed on the format and intent of the summit. This would be the ideal time to present a paper outlining key issues in the field, written by either an organizer or a prominent expert in the field.
During the final session before the end of the summit, participants will be allowed to deliberate and eventually come to an agreement regarding the issues to be included in the Summit Declaration and the joint action plan. The points of agreement will shape the basis of the Summit Declaration, after which the closing ceremony shall take place.
