the document presenting all projects carried out so far by
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the document presenting all projects carried out so far by
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Since its inception in 1970, Développement international Desjardins (DID) has been greatly enriched by its experience along the way. It has always adapted to the needs of its partners and been responsive to requirements set by the microfinance industry. This document presents DID's professional history. For more than 40 years, Développement international Desjardins (DID) puts at the service of its partners a range of specialized solutions so they may offer their members and clients financial products that are diversified, accessible and secure. DID’s mission is to increase empowerment among disadvantaged populations by facilitating access to a diverse range of financial services and by developing individual and community assets. With a team of more than 100 experts involved in finance from his headquarters in Canada and around the globe, DID is a major actor within the microfinance sector. DID brings leadership in matter of result-based approach regarding all the projects undertook over the last 4 decades. DID’s Professional Experience LIST OF COUNTRIES WHERE DID HAS REALIZED MANDATES SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN1970 CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Regional Europe, Romania, Russia Quebec, Canada; DID Head office AMERICAS AND THE CARIBBEAN Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, Grenade, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Latin America, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Suriname, St-Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and regional projects AFRICA Angola, Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo , Djibouti, East Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, West Africa, Zaire, Zambia and regional projects ASIA China, India, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, Philippines, Regional Asia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and regional projects DID’S SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS DID provides leaders in microfinance with the know-how, tools and methodologies to set up and strengthen formal financial institutions that are inclusive, earn a return and improve the socio-economic development in both rural and urban areas. As of today, our partner institutions reach nearly nine million families and entrepreneurs. The expertise developed by DID over the years cover a variety of sectors, where we can define the specialized solutions that we propose to our partners and collaborators. Mobilization of Savings Capacity Building and Training Agricultural financing or credit Social Performance Technological solutions (systematization of operations) Supervision, surveillance and control Microinsurance Loans for schooling Housing Finance / Housing Credit Investments Financing for Entrepreneurs Creation and strengthening of base institutions, Organizing financial institutions into networks, Financial Analysis, Regulations, Legal framework, Feasibility studies, Market studies, Sector surveys, Partner coaching Program (PAP) in Surveillance operations, Business development and technical assistance from DID Senegal (antenna in Dakar Senegal). Notes: The SAF2000 transactional software is now known as SAF The SAF transaction processing software package from DID already installed in over one thousand locations provides processing of transaction data for financial institutions of any size and is aimed at optimizing these procedures for microfinance institutions. Originally designed by SYSDE, it was adapted by DID to meet the specific needs of its partner microfinance institutions located on four continents. Close collaboration and sustained effort enabled SYSDE and DID to develop and deploy several new versions over the last ten years, fully updating the system to handle changes in the field. The SAF system, now in version 4.3 is available in three languages, French, English and Spanish. SIG / SIGDID / DECISION are all Management Information Systems (MIS) / decision-making systems now known as Stratego: Stratego is a business intelligence tool designed to improve the strategic decision making of managers by enabling them to make better use of available data in order to improve their knowledge of their organization. Using the latest technologies, Stratego is a highly effective tool that is flexible, secure and easy to use. It monitors financial institution progress and can be used to compare several institutions or several periods in relation to targets set. By using Stratego, managers are able to analyze the profitability and performance of their institution, track trends, target areas of operational inefficiencies and make improvements. DID’s Professional Experience 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page MULTI-CONTINENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................1 AFRICA .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 AMERICAS & CARIBBEAN .............................................................................................................................................................................................31 ASIA................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43 CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE ...............................................................................................................................................................................48 Please note that the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is now called Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD). MULTI-CONTINENT Projects taking place on more than a continent simultaneously. Africa and Americas Starting Year 2008 Ending year 2008 Africa and Americas 2014 Africa and Americas Country Project Financial Partners "BUILD THE FUTURE: REDUCING POVERTY THROUGH BETTER ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RESOURCES" The emergence and consolidation of community finance institutions as well as the development of recognized expertise require a sustained commitment to our partners. The project will support and complement various DID initiatives such as the translation of training tools, information technologies for rural operations, development of monitoring tools for the EFCs, etc. Countries targeted: Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Haiti. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2015 FINALIZATION OF THE FRAMEWORK GOVERNING THE MICROINSURANCE ACTIVITIES IN THE MEMBER STATES OF CIMA, THE CONFÉRENCE INTERAFRICAINE DES MARCHÉS DE L'ASSURANCE (InterAfrican conference of insurance markets) Hold meetings in 4 countries in West Africa: Cameroon, Benin, Senegal and Ivory Coast with interveners from the insurance industry, with the Ministries concerned and with the various associations associated with the insurance and agricultural market in order to finalize the framework governing microinsurance activities within the member states of CIMA, the Conférence Interafricaine des Marchés de l'Assurance. InterAfrican conference of insurance markets (CIMA) 2014 2019 ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF EFCs IN AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA Provide for the organization, operational follow up and management of project partner financial centres for entrepreneurs (EFCs) set up and operated by DID. The project has adopted a Build, Operate, and Transfer strategy. The project will ensure that EFCs provide entrepreneurs with a tailor-made approach for access to financial products and services based on professional management and qualified employee specialists. EFCs will also offer clients and employees an opportunity to gradually become owners through unique, innovative access to ownership mechanisms (CSOP and ESOP programs). This business model is unique and distinctive in the microfinance sector because the focus of its strategy is capacity building and involvement in local collective ownership. EFC Tunisia, EFC Tanzania, EFC Panama, EFC Colombia, Africinvest, Triple Jump, Blue Orchard, Bamboo, BIO, Colac, Dunduliza, FMO, French Development Agency (AFD), Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Africa and Americas 2005 2014 PROFESSIONALIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL CREDIT METHODS (PMCA) Define and introduce effective agricultural credit practices and then disseminate the lessons learned. Undertake a diagnostic of the agricultural credit function and analyze production chains in order to better understand the market potential. Based on these diagnostics and market analyses, make recommendations which will make it possible to introduce changes in procedures and adapt credit products. The project will make it possible to monitor a complete cycle of agricultural production and introduce corrective measures based on trends and performances observed. This project could be the basis for a future agricultural finance project on a greater scale. Phase I: 2005-2007 Phase II: 2007-2010. Countries of assignment: Mexico, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Tanzania. Phase III: 2011-2014. Mexico, Burkina Faso, Mali, Madagascar, India, Tanzania, Colombia, Zambia. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Desjardins Group Africa and Asia 2007 2010 HOUSING FINANCE Foreign Affairs, Trade and The project will be based on pilot testing of products and accompanying a methodology with Development Canada three of our current partners located in the three different regions. This testing, which will (DFATD) ultimately lead to the design of a housing credit tool kit will be an opportunity for our partners to strengthen their credit function through privileged coaching. The lessons learned and the methodologies tested will make it possible for DID to offer it to all of its cooperative partners. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso, Senegal, Zambia and India. DID’s Professional Experience Starting Year 2000 Ending year 2015 Africa, Americas and Asia 2002 Africa, Americas and Asia Country Africa, Americas and Asia Project 2 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONS AND FUNDS BENEFICIATING FROM INVESTMENT FROM DID The objective established by DID and its partners is to organize and provide for management and monitoring of financing operations for community finance institutions drawing on the funds available at DID and other financial partners working in microfinance capital market niches. To achieve this objective, DID intends to carry out an organized process for investment, governance and divestment. The general strategy of the project will consist of providing assistance and technical advice to DID investment partners or other institutional investors and ensuring active, added-value involvement in the governance of the institutions financed. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2011 RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT Since 2002, nearly 200 cooperatives belonging to 15 networks in West Africa, Haiti and Mexico have computerized their operations with the SAF, AMIO and DECISION systems proposed by DID. This deployment gives 900,000 households access to computerized financial services under the same technological platform. This shared platform enables interoperability, opening the door to a multitude of innovative services. For example, under this project, the interconnection of sites will make it possible (i) for the federations and DID to develop and introduce a distance support service for operations that will significantly improve the quality of service offered to the cooperatives while considerably reducing the cost (ii) to develop and manage an intercoop transaction service, significantly improving access to financial services (iii) to develop electronic intercoop transaction and payment systems such as transactions by cell phone, over the internet or at ATMs. The project provides support for the networks in Togo, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, Mexico, the Philippines, Niger, Tanzania, Mauritania, Guinea and Haiti. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Desjardins Group 2002 2015 COACHING PROGRAM FOR PARTNERS Foreign Affairs, Trade and Thus coaching program provides professional assistance to networks of savings and credit Development Canada cooperatives with help in tasks related mainly to inspection, audits, restating financial (DFATD) documents and internal controls. A complement of the technical support activities undertaken by DID, experts are recent expert retirees from the Desjardins Group to transfer the expertise they have acquired during their career. Intervention countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Guinea, Haiti, India, Lithuania, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Niger, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo , Vietnam, Zambia. Africa, Americas and Asia 2004 2010 DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING EXPERTISE IN COMMUNITY FINANCE (DEFFI) Improving professionalism in partner networks and institutions by systemizing training as a functional unit, including structuring, training and equipping those in charge of training in MFIs so they can manage training activities and ensure skills transfer to the workplace. Basic training and specialized training will also be delivered. Phase I: 2004-2007 Phase II: 20072011. Countries targeted: Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Madagascar, Guinea, Benin, Niger, Mauritania, Tanzania, Togo, Cameroon, Philippines, Haiti, Peru, and Mexico. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Africa, Americas and Asia 2007 2010 RURAL-URBAN INTERCONNECTIVITY TO HELP FIGHT POVERTY Provide consulting services to help develop local skills and provide the material resources required to improve interconnectivity between rural and urban entities in a given network of savings and credit cooperatives, their federation, and external organizations across three continents. Improve access to financial services for poor communities, mainly in rural areas. Increase outreach and frequency of use of services by improving transactions possible. Interconnectivity would first be established between rural and urban service units of a given network (inter-coop solution) and later between linked units of the network and external financial institutions (transfers of funds). The project will be deployed in Burkina Faso, Togo, Mali, Vietnam and Haiti. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Africa, Americas and Asia 2009 2014 PROFESSIONALIZING MICROINSURANCE METHODOLOGIES The current project is part of a research action approach designed to optimize and professionalize methodologies for distribution and delivery of microinsurance products within the explicit context of our partner networks. More specifically, the project aims at verifying and demonstrating that microinsurance can be complementary to microfinance in reducing poverty. It is also intended to demonstrate that the existence of a network of MFIs or access to such a network adds value that should be optimized in terms of improving access by disadvantaged communities to appropriate microinsurance services. How access may be improved will also be verified Phase I: 2009-2010. Countries targeted: Senegal, Kenya and Sri Lanka Phase II: 2011-2014. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Bolivia, Colombia, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience 3 Starting Year 2009 Ending year 2011 Africa, Americas and Asia 2009 2010 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND CREDIT RATING SYSTEM (CREDIT+) MFIs have had few tools until now for proper analysis of loan requests. Improving and facilitating lending decisions requires systemizing and standardizing the process. DID has developed an effective tool to analyze loan requests which may be used as a standard analysis model for housing loans. DID will introduce the tool it has developed into three partner institutions. After testing, the tool could be introduced into other partner institutions. Countries targeted: Mali, Togo and India. Africa, Americas and Asia 2011 2015 TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Foreign Affairs, Trade and Induce DID partners to take advantage of technological solutions and systems enabling them Development Canada to provide the latest services to members at the lowest cost while contributing to poverty (DFATD) alleviation and reducing rural isolation. This includes: developing and testing a mobile banking system; developing and testing a smartcard system; outlining master plans, architecture studies, positioning, technological monitoring; systemizing operational procedures in the financial cooperatives and institutions; preparing and conducting seminars; tailoring technological solutions to the circumstances of rural communities; training employees in the institutions and making improvements to procedures and improving the competencies of information technology specialists, etc. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Haiti, Panama, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Africa, Americas and Asia 2011 2015 SUPPORT FOR STRUCTURING AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (SOSI) This project is aimed at obtaining better understanding (ongoing process) of current and future needs of our partners and their members, especially women as well as of the trends, context and opportunities apparent in the microfinance industry. This is intended to develop the products and services that will allow partners to adapt, as well as to assist them in dealing with the challenges they are facing when expanding community access to effective and relevant financial services. To achieve that goal, the project is intended to capitalize specifically on the results obtained by the partners, either in other projects, by optimizing the elements offering an interesting potential, and by documenting them and developing tools for them and then by disseminating best practices. Counties targeted: Benin Burkina Faso, Malawi, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Bolivia, Colombia, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Africa, Americas and Asia 2011 2015 INTEGRATION OF GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES (IPG) The objective is to improve MFI governance practices. The general strategy for the project consists of identifying the crucial issues for governance using a survey conducted in four regions of the world (East Africa, West Africa, Latin America and Asia) and developing and testing suitable toolkits and intervention procedures. DID intends to work on issues such as applying roles and responsibilities, monitoring social and financial performance, accountability, taking a prospective approach to articulating orientation, etc. This is a research-action project that will include publications and roll out of results. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Bolivia, Colombia, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Country Africa, Americas and Asia Project Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR FAIRNESS IN GENDER EQUITY AND SOCIAL PERFORMANCE Foreign Affairs, Trade and This project consists of producing an inventory of best practices in social performance and Development Canada gender equity in the area of microfinance in order to optimize and professionalize instruments (DFATD) already in use as well as new approaches being tested with the assistance of microfinance networks in West Africa and Latin America. This is a research action project for field testing of new ways to foster better governance in base institutions and in apex organizations involved in linking financial performance with social performance. The main results will be documented and the methodologies developed under this project will be of benefit to other partners. Countries targeted: Guinea, Philippines, and India. Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience 4 AFRICA Interventions taking place in a specific region or within regional projects on the African continent East Africa Starting Year 2011 Ending year 2015 East Africa 2013 Francophone countries Country Project Financial Partners STRATEGIC MONITORING FOR THE BANKING TRANSACTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT The project will make it possible to carry out an evaluation of banking transaction systems in order to recommend and then implement a replacement for the SYSDE SAF4.3 system currently in operation among DID partners and EFCs. Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec 2015 PROFESSIONALIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL CREDIT METHODS (PMCA) The PMCA project started in 2005. The addition of the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) allows DID to support two new MFIs in East Africa, affiliated with AFRACA (Zambia and Tanzania). DID support those MFIs in order to improve the agricultural financial services they offer to their members and supports the introduction of new products tailored to the needs of farmers and managed to minimize risks. This project allows DID to work in close collaboration with AFRACA in dissemination activities (seminars on rural finance, etc.). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1994 2003 SUPPORT FOR MOBILIZATION OF SAVINGS IN FRENCH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES (PAMEF) In close collaboration with the lnstitut supérieur panafricain d’économie coopérative (ISPEC) (Pan African Advanced Institute for Cooperative Economy), fulfillment of a program to support mobilization of savings through a training program offered to cooperative and mutualist financial intermediation structures in French-speaking countries. Phase I: 1994-2000 Phase II: 2001-2003. Countries targeted: All the French-speaking countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. ISPEC, Agence de coopération culturelle et technique (ACCT), DFATD and Ministère des Relations internationales du Québec (MRI) Francophone countries 1998 1999 SUPPORT FOR STANDARDIZING FINANCIAL DATA Improvement in the technological quality of the transaction interface between financial cooperatives and members with documentation in French for the Open Bank Lite software for financial cooperatives in French-speaking networks. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1999 2000 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION MISSION Conduct an identification study. Identify one or several potential partners per targeted country. Analysis of opportunities and a decision on intervention. Countries targeted: Tanzania, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1992 1996 WORKER/SHAREHOLDER COOPERATIVES WITHIN MICRO-ENTERPRISES (BO-OX) Based on feasibility study conducted in 1992, contribute to distribution of a Canadian high efficiency energy product by fostering processing of a part of the product in importing countries using local enterprises open to new methods of involving the personnel in the administration and management of the enterprise. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso and Rwanda. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1993 1996 AFCRED GREAT LAKES Support to facilitate the integration of women into the financial institutions of Rwanda and Burundi. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1999 2005 REGIONAL PROGRAM FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY FINANCE (FINACO) Build capacity of staff and organizations and modernize management and control systems. Develop and test technological solutions adapted to logical needs, adapted to needs and adapted to the context of mutualist networks operating in the areas of (i) management information systems for savings and credit mutual operations and (ii) management information systems for mutual networks. Phase I: 1999-2002 Phase II: 2001-2002 Phase III: 2002-2005. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Madagascar, Senegal and Togo. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and partner networks Regional project 2002 2003 IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS (MOST) Develop and test technological solutions adapted to the needs and circumstances of mutual networks in the areas of (i) computerized management information systems for the operations of savings and credit mutuals and (ii) management information systems for mutual networks. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso, Mali, Madagascar and Senegal. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 2007 2007 ANALYSIS OF HOUSING FINANCE IN FRANCOPHONE AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA The diagnostic study will enable the client to identify investment opportunities and potential in the 4 countries identified and to define the nature of eventual technical support. Countries targeted: Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, and Rwanda. International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group DID’s Professional Experience Regional project Starting Year 2007 Ending year 2010 Regional project 2009 Regional project Country Project 5 Financial Partners TRANSFER AND NATIONAL ACCOMPANIMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPERTISE IN MICROFINANCE (TANDEM) DID's objective is to ensure that the MFIs perpetuate the mechanisms for implementation and change so that there is continuity in the development of their institutions in order to improve financial and organizational performance To do this, DID proposes to work mainly on the elements that drive financial performance; that is to say, the formalizing elements (processes, procedures, tools, etc.), on employee skills and on responsibilities assumed by main executives of the institutions. The overall strategy is to set up an intervention unit made up of local microfinance experts. Countries targeted: Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea, Niger and Burundi. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2009 STUDY OF AP/SFD SUSAINABILITY IN WAEMU COUNTRIES Carry out a diagnostic analysis of all AP/SFDs (associations of professionals working in decentralized financial systems) in the WAEMU zone in order to formulate realistic proposals to build AP/SFD viability and mechanisms for operations. The project aims specifically at analyzing new regulations for SFDs, defining the challenges they face, and the outlook for promoting the sector and AP/SFD self-regulation; analyzing AP/SFD governance (strategic orientations, democratic participation by members, defined membership criteria and rules, ownership by the members, etc.); analyzing operational and financial viability (capacity for developing services and generating resources internally, involvement by members in financing of the association); proposing draft articles of association, by-laws, membership charter, and a code of ethics. The intent is to achieve AP/SFD self-sufficiency and a refocusing on the role of defending the interests of the profession and representing its interests in officially-sanctioned relations established with authorities. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo. Lux-Dev, with financing from the Banque centrale des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO) 2011 2013 ACCESS TO HOUSING FINANCE II This demonstration project aims at testing responses to the main constraints affecting a significant commitment by community finance institutions to housing finance. It is based on the lessons learned during DID’s previous experience and on the methodologies and instruments it developed. Cross-cutting nature, the project will begin in Mali and will later incorporate networks that have worked with DID during previous stages of development of housing finance. These partners will be informed and apprised of developments while incorporating their own results into the project. Countries targeted: Mali; Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Niger (member countries of the CIF), West Africa and Zambia. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 2010 2010 STUDY OF MICROINSURANCE IN THE CIMA ZONE (PHASES I AND II) Carry out an analysis of the offer and demand for insurance and microinsurance products in a representative sample of the country, in order to identify the driving forces and the obstacles to developing the market. On the basis of this analysis, formulate recommendations that will enable the General Secretariat of CIMA to make proposals to the Council of Ministers regarding adaptation of regulations in force in order to improve access to microinsurance in member countries. These member countries are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Chad and Togo. International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group Regional project 2011 2012 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR MICROINSURANCE / CONFÉRENCE INTERAFRICAINE DES MARCHÉS International Finance D’ASSURANCE (CIMA) (PHASE II) Corporation (IFC), member The purpose of this pilot project is to set up a training and awareness program concerning the of the World Bank Group new regulations affecting the 14 member countries of CIMA, the Conférence interafricaine des Marchés d’assurance, an institution established to promote access by the poor to insurance. This program will be deployed in Benin and Senegal, two of the countries affected by the new regulations. Under the project, DID will be responsible for presenting the findings of the study on microinsurance in the CIMA zone and amendments to the CIMA code, designing a community awareness program to reestablish the credibility of insurers in the community, and designing and delivering a training program for various insurance market stakeholders in Benin and Senegal. Regional project 2015 2018 INCREASING ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE RURAL FINANCIAL SERVICES IN WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA Improve the sustainability, relevance and effectiveness of rural finance interventions for IFAD’s target group in the West and Central Africa Region. The specific objectives are to: (i) Strengthen the design and implementation of rural finance interventions in the region; (ii) Promote scale-up of demand-based innovative products, approaches and services for rural households; (iii) Improve strategy and support policy dialogue in rural finance interventions in WCA; and (iv) Enhance capacity in rural finance amongst implementation partners, including RFI. International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) divisions : West and Central Africa Division (WCA) and Policy and Technical Advisory Division (PTA) DID’s Professional Experience West Africa Starting Year 1986 Ending year 1989 West Africa 1988 West Africa Country Project 6 Financial Partners SUPPORT TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE Funding of women's cooperative micro-projects, hiring of a female regional coordinator and support of a research program aimed at better defining the problems facing the cooperatives of the sixteen member countries of ROWA. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1989 CREDIT RESEARCH FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES AND MICRO-ENTERPRISES Support to the micro-enterprise sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. DID intervention strategy. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1989 1989 HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING PROGRAM IN AFRICA Study of a framework for a training program within DID’s programs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) West Africa 1997 2004 SUPPORT FOR MINISTRIES IN CHARGE OF THE APPLICATION REGULATIONS REGARDING SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES WITHIN THE WEST AFRICAN MONETARY UNION Ensure residents of the West African Monetary Union access to suitable savings and credit services from recognized institutions offering a high degree of security for depositors. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Guinea Bissau. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) West Africa 1998 1998 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A CENTRE FOR FINANCIAL INNOVATION, PHASES I AND II Ensure families and entrepreneurs with low and moderate incomes who are members of savings and credit cooperatives with access to suitable new financial services designed for their needs. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso, Benin, Mali and Togo. Agence de coopération culturelle et technique (ACCT) and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) West Africa 1999 2003 FINANCIAL INNOVATION CENTRE (CIF) IN WEST AFRICA Offer networks of savings and credit cooperatives in West Africa the means to better position their importance in the field of microfinance through research and development activities aimed at diversifying the financial services offered. The partners in this project were: the Fédération des caisses populaires du Burkina Faso, the Fédération des unions de coopératives d’épargne et de crédit agricole mutuel du Bénin, the Kafo Jiginew Network (Mali), the Nyèsigiso network (Mali) and the Pamécas network (Senegal). Agence intergouvernementale de la francophonie, Ministry of International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), four African partner networks West Africa 2000 2000 MICROINSURANCE FEASIBILITY STUDY Analysis of the potential and viability of microinsurance in these three countries. Feasibility study in the field (surveys). Begin development of microinsurance expertise with partners and implement recommendations on microinsurance products. Counties targeted: Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) West Africa 2000 2000 STUDY CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICE OFFERED THROUGH THE INFORMAL SECTORS AND MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN WEST AFRICA Study oriented towards groups of the poor and towards those holding savings. Savings and credit institutions are the entry point for identifying the various groups to be studied. These are relatively homogenous groups of individuals dealing with similar circumstances surrounding savings products and services. Evaluation of the causes of satisfaction or dissatisfaction of clients regarding the services offered and identification of the improvements which should be made to the financial services provided to better meet the needs of target clientele in Benin and Mali. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Guinea Bissau. United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF West Africa 2002 2005 SUPPORT FOR INTERNAL CONTROL AND EXTERNAL AUDIT OF THE NYÈSIGISO (MALI), PAMÉCAS (SENEGAL), FAÎTIÈRE DES UNITÉS COOPÉRATIVES D'ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT DU TOGO (FUCEC-TOGO) AND FÉDÉRATION DES CAISSES D'ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT AGRICOLE MUTUEL (FECECAM) (BENIN) NETWORKS Enable work groups in each network to further their knowledge of internal control, assess strengths and weaknesses of control, determine corrective measures and implement them in the financial cooperatives. Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP) West Africa 2002 2005 REGIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY FINANCE (FINACO) Provide support for partner networks of savings and credit cooperatives to consolidate their institutions. The FINACO team will provide support for installing transaction software in pilot cooperatives and for upgrading the skills of network computer technicians and technicians of the firm in charge of second-line support. In addition, FINACO will provide support for upgrading various user manuals for transaction and management information software. FINACO will also ensure the preparation and installation of a management information system for four network partners. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal and Togo. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) West Africa 2002 2007 CIF/FINANCIAL INSURANCE PLAN Provide the CIF with management support to enable it to develop and attain profitability and sustainability, along with technical support for developing and introducing financial insurance plans for members in partner networks. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal and Togo. CIF = Centre d'innovation financière/Financial Innovation Centre. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Network of CIF partners and Desjardins Group DID’s Professional Experience West Africa Starting Year 2002 Ending year 2007 West Africa 2004 West Africa Country Project 7 Financial Partners CONSOLIDATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF THREE NETWORKS IN WEST AFRICA (RCPB - FUCEC - FECECAM) The project is intended to allow the partner networks to benefit from capacity building of the apex entity mainly in terms of organization. These efforts will help foster better synergy and leadership. The action undertaken should also foster implementation of preventive and proactive management methods, especially through the implementation of management tools for financial and management information (MIS). The networks will be better equipped to manage their loan portfolios efficiently and effectively (policies, procedures, follow-up), through mechanisms that establish structure, such as credit approval mechanisms for major amounts. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso and Togo. RCPB : Réseau des caisses populaires du Burkina Faso; FECECAM : Fédération des caisses d'épargne et de crédit agricole mutuel; FUCEC : Faîtière des Unités Coopératives d'Épargne et de Crédit du Togo. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Desjardins Group 2007 DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION EXPERTISE IN WEST AFRICA (DELISA) Setting up of an intervention unit based in Dakar, composed of two teams of local experts who undertake implementation and are responsible in whole or in part for computerization of partners. These autonomous teams offer the services to the networks in order to prolong the service offer to DID's West African partners after project completion. The activities carried out under the DELISA project are in line with the modernization process begun with the networks. Therefore, when choosing sites to introduce transactional software, special attention is paid to the network reconfiguration plan in order to ensure proper accompaniment of the implementation process. Project based in Dakar (Senegal), but with assignments in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania and Togo. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Desjardins Group 2006 2006 MODERNIZATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF THE NETWORKS (PMTR) Provide technical expertise for designing and setting up the financial framework for the regional confederation and the financial agency. Utilization in West Africa of the experience acquired by Desjardins in relation to confederations. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, Senegal and Benin. Financial innovation Center (CIF) West Africa 2007 2007 STUDY OF THE LOAN INSURANCE MARKET The business plan of the Malian Mortgage Guarantee Fund (Fonds de Garantie hypothécaire du Mali) includes an expansion of its service offer in the WAMU sub region. In order to establish forecasts of business volume for loan insurance products, it has been decided to carry out country studies. Support the FGHM in updating its business plan. Draw up projections of business volume for loan insurance products. Review (by conducting working sessions with Malian financial institutions) the terms and conditions of the services offered by the FGHM. Countries targeted by this intervention: Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali and Benin. Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) and Fonds de garantie hypothécaire du Mali (FGHM) West Africa 2007 2011 SUSTAINABILITY OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS The project consists of: i) Finalizing the introduction of the credit life and disability insurance plan ii) Developing two group insurance products iii) Finalizing feasibility of a regional insurance company and proceeding with operational set up. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal and Togo. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) West Africa 2008 2008 SUPPORT FOR THE TANDEM PROJECT (TRANSFER AND COACHING FOR DEVELOPING NATIONAL EXPERTISE IN MICROFINANCE) Improve the financial services offered to poor communities, mainly those in rural areas, by increasing the professionalism and capacities of MFIs. The strategies employed to implement the project are (i) group activities (training sessions/seminars) to develop shared knowledge among MFI staff (ii) targeted technical intervention and coaching for partners, based on their needs, using a national team of experts (iii) sharing of good practices among MFIs in the sub region. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo. Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF) West Africa 2008 2011 FINANCIAL UNIT AND LOAN PORTFOLIO Determining the feasibility of setting up a financial unit, including application for licensing, investor involvement, selection of a reference banking institution and operationalization of the head office with qualified personnel and the following services: centralized management of liquidities, financing operations and refinancing operations for the networks. The project also involves strengthening the quality of the portfolio of the networks in order to encourage the financial soundness of the movement and the market of the financial unit. Countries targeted: Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal and Togo. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience 8 West Africa Starting Year 2009 Ending year 2009 West Africa 2011 2015 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR THE MICROFINANCE SECTOR IN WEST AFRICA (PRAO) (COMPONENTS Foreign Affairs, Trade and FOR "SUPPORT FOR THE CIF CONFÉDÉRATION DES INSTITUTIONS FINANCIÈRES" AND Development Canada "SUPPORT FOR AP/SFD ASSOCIATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES DES SYSTÈMES FINANCIERS (DFATD) DÉCENTRALISÉS") The regional support project for the microfinance sector in West Africa is aimed at capacity building and the sustainability of all the potential microfinance structures in West Africa. The proposed initiative is composed of two separate, although complementary, components. The first will provide support to the CIF for certain priorities identified in its 2011-2015 business plan. The second provides consulting and technical support for associations of professional staff and community financial systems in order to improve the level of professionalism and the transparency of institutions in the sector in line with the microfinance national strategies and with application of new regulations in force in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Countries targeted: Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo. It is possible that other countries in the sub-region may obtain a minor level of assistance under the project. West Africa 2011 2012 NTRODUCTION OF THE STRATEGO SYSTEM WITHIN FOUR OF THE SIX MEMBERS OF THE CONFEDERATION DES INSTITUTIONS FINANCIÈRES (CIF) Carry out a series of interventions and technical assistance with four targeted networks in order to conduct a preliminary diagnostic study and initiate the Stratego implementation process which includes the transfer of competencies related to Stratego operations and utilization. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, and Togo. Confédération des institutions financières (CIF) West Africa 2012 2012 STUDY REGARDING PROMOTION OF MORTGAGE GUARANTEES IN COUNTRIES OF THE WEST AFRICAN ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION (WAEMU) This project is intended to facilitate secure development of credit services provided by financial institutions. It is also intended to study the opportunity of promoting mortgage loan guarantees as an instrument to help mortgage market development. Lastly, the project is intended to facilitate access to home ownership for the greatest number of people in WAEMU countries. West African Development Bank (BOAD) Algeria 2000 2000 MORTGAGES MARKET STUDY Develop Société de Refinancement Hypothécaire (SRH) activities. Improve infrastructure of primary mortgage market. Further develop the Société de Garantie des Crédits Immobiliers, its products and procedures and ensure coherence of the various initiatives with up-front buyer assistance plans set up by the Caisse Nationale du Logement (CNL) (National Housing Fund). World Bank Algerian Government Algeria 2003 2006 DEVELOPMENT OF THE MORTGAGE MARKET Modern training program in mortgage, training of the trainers coming from six banks and support them in the “broadcasting” of these training sessions for 2 000 to 3 000 managers of financial institutions throughout the country. World Bank Government of Algeria Algeria 2007 2009 FEASIBILITY STUDY TO MAKE HOUSING FINANCE IN ALGERIA MORE DYNAMIC Help the Algerian government establish a coherent policy for the multiple facets of the housing sector by carrying out certain studies and providing overall coordination of the program as delegated project leader. The services provided by the consortium will be to (i) participate in carrying out a technical study based on the conclusions of social and environmental studies (ii) make recommendations concerning a credit bureau (iii) participate in carrying out a technical and management training plan. DID, CMHC and CRC Sogema realized this mandate in collaboration. Ministry of Finance, Government of Algeria Country Project DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND DECISION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (PENTAHO) In West Africa DID has been providing support to several longstanding partners that were affected by the introduction of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) new chart of accounts for banking. Since regulatory provisions have required major changes to the financial reports produced by the networks of cooperatives, DID upgraded its DECISION transaction software package. DID worked in collaboration with the CIF (Confédération des Institutions Financières) to achieve the goal of standardizing the management systems and practices of member networks and the goal of financial monitoring. The MIS developed would consolidate network financial data at the CIF, which were not possible under the precedent system. The project was to improve the system to make utilization more user-friendly, improve performance, produce financial information to meet the new needs of the partners, standardize management practices within networks in the West African Economic and Monetary Union and improve the quality of data generated by the system resulting in a higher level of professionalism for the microfinance sector in the sub region. Countries targeted: Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali and Togo. Financial Partners Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Algeria Starting Year 2008 Ending year 2010 Algeria 2012 Angola Country Project 9 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR SETTING UP A SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE (CEC) FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE SONATRACH GROUP The main challenge is to execute a project where the employees are involved and which, at completion, will result in their ownership of the financial institution, with the advantages of a savings and credit cooperative (CEC). Services offered: (i) External support to advise the SONATRACH team on strategic, organizational and operational approaches for setting up a savings and credit cooperative at its head office in Algiers; (ii) External support to develop methods of functioning, operations, work process and tools and technologies to ensure optimal service for CEC members and (iii) Support for training and development of competencies for CEC directors and staff, for both strategic management and operations, related to the various tasks inherent in a cooperative financial institution. Société nationale de transport et de commercialisation des hydrocarbures (SONATRACH) 2013 COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC STUDY FOR A PILOT PROJECT TO SET UP A MICROINSURANCE PLAN FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS The goal of this project is to assess, in collaboration with various consultants, incentives and deterrents affecting the potential development of an efficient micro-insurance system to protect the incomes of young men and women entrepreneurs in Algeria. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) 2006 2006 MICROFINANCE DEVELOPMENT IN ANGOLA (IDENTIFICATION MISSION) Study conducted of the market in Angola for better understanding of the environment and expectations of local officials. Joint strategies and business models will be based on this study in order to deal with challenges and opportunities including the creation of a microfinance institution drawing on both cooperative and corporate models. Eduardo de Santos Foundation (FESA) Angola 2007 2007 CREATION OF A REGIONAL BANK IN ANGOLA, PHASE I Create a regional bank with its head office in Benguela. Adapt several elements of the feasibility study made the previous year, in particular financial forecasts, in order to adapt them to the new orientation, i.e. the creation of a regional bank. The business strategy of a regional bank involves greater concentration on the agricultural sector, different credit volume and amounts and a more restricted potential for mobilizing savings. Several other implications for goals, strategies and resources for the initial project versus the revised project must be taken into consideration. Eduardo De Santos Foundation (FESA) Angola 2008 2009 CREATION OF A REGIONAL BANK IN ANGOLA, PHASE II Following one feasibility study conducted in 2007, financial projections were revised in line with the “regional bank” model. Comparative financial analysis of the initial scenario and the revised scenario, i.e. national bank versus regional bank. Working sessions between DID, FESA management and BNA officials in Luanda. Business plan revised and adapted. Determine the main parameters for feasibility work leading to a structured management plan. Eduardo De Santos Foundation (FESA) Benin 1986 1986 ASSESSMENT OF NON-COMMERCIAL FISHING PROJECTS Assessment mission of non-commercial fishing projects. United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) & United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Benin 1992 1992 INSTITUTIONAL DIAGNOSIS OF ACOODER Perform an organizational and financial diagnostic of ACOODER, the Banikoara Co-operative Association for Farming Development for the purpose of restructuring. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Benin 1993 1995 PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES Support for re-entry into the labour force of laid-off employees in the public and parapublic sectors, in particular, by stimulating the job market by the creation and development of small and medium-sized businesses. Experimentation with a program to support the creation and development of small and medium-sized businesses. World Bank Benin 1995 1997 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS IN COTONOU (PAOFIC) Support delivered to financial organizations in Cotonou for their development and conversion into savings and credit cooperatives. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Benin 1995 1997 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR REGIONAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT (PADCOOP) Support the consolidation and development of production and service cooperatives by providing access to training and consulting advice and by fostering amalgamation into an organization for promoting the economic and social roles of cooperatives. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Benin 1996 1996 SUPPORT TO ONE UNIT OF THE PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS Support for the operations of one support unit (small or medium-sized business); providing support for the creation and development of a selected small or medium-sized business. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Benin Starting Year 1998 Ending year 1998 Benin 2000 Benin Country Project 10 Financial Partners IDENTIFICATION OF A PROJECT TO SET UP A FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE FOR ENTREPRENEURS Preparation of a study to identify a project to improve financial intermediation in Cotonou within the framework of implementing a support project for the Fédération des caisses d'épargne et de crédit agricole mutuel (FECECAM) and a financial cooperative for entrepreneurs in the city of Cotonou. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2000 PREPARATION OF AN OPERATIONAL ACTION PLAN TO TURN AROUND THE FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURAL SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN BENIN (FECECAM) This short-term intervention made it possible to carry the in-depth diagnostic of the FECECAM network and propose a restructuring and relaunch plan, in order to strengthen all the functions of this financial institution. The resulting turnaround plan made it possible for the network to reorient its corrective actions in order to eventually attain an acceptable level of performance taking into account local needs for access to community finance services. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2004 2004 STRENGTHENING FÉDÉRATION DES CAISSES D'ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT AGRICOLE MUTUEL (FECECAM) IN TERMS OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT The Project was designed to provide highly specific expertise for managing lending activities, in particular management information, methodology, and recovery. In addition, specific expertise was provided for turning around the lending portfolio within the African context along with providing loan file management methodology and related training. CARE/United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Benin 2006 2006 OPERATION AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT OF FÉDÉRATION DES CAISSES D'ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT AGRICOLE MUTUEL (FECECAM) Carry out an analysis of progress made and results achieved after implementation of a turnaround plan. Carry out an in-depth analysis of the current financial situation. Assess the organization, general network operations and quality of governance. Private Sector Development Support Project (PADSP) Benin 2006 2006 STUDY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GUARANTEE FUND AND SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT FUND BY THE SUPPORT COMPONENT FOR RURAL FINANCING OF PADSA II The three specific objectives of the project are as follows: (i) Village Banks (current or future village banks) are networked, made more professional, consolidated and are able to serve as models for village banks in Benin, (ii) the existing financial system increases its level of refinancing activities in rural zones, (iii) a loan guarantee system for MFIs and banks for their SME and village bank financing activities is established. PADSA = Support program for agricultural sector development. Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Benin 2007 2007 SURVEY ON THE DEMAND AND ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AND NON FINANCIAL SERVICES Enhance the capacity of micro, small and medium enterprises and that of rural populations to enable them to avail themselves of business opportunities through the reduction of the cost of credit and the enhancement of access to financial services. The objective of the survey is to provide information on both the qualitative and quantitative demands of the financial and non-financial services expressed by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), whether they are located in rural or urban areas. Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Benin 2010 2017 SUPPORT FOR THE MICROFINANCE SECTOR IN BENIN (PASMIF-Benin) The PASMIF program delivers assistance to the microfinance sector in Benin and, working with state and private partners, consists of the following: (i) stabilizing the microfinance sector through registration of viable structures and strategic alliances and subsequently encouraging institutional development through the creation of professional associations; (ii) improving the level of professionalism and strengthening the Fédération des caisses d'épargne et de crédit agricole mutuel (FECECAM) network as well as tailoring credit to entrepreneurs through the EFC business development centres. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1972 1979 INTEGRATED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Agricultural production, cereal stocks, small industries, cooperatives (production, marketing and credit), popularization and training, promotion of women. Operation Upper Volta/DFATD Burkina Faso 1972 1996 SUPPORT TO THE NETWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN BURKINA FASO Development of an autonomous and secure network of financial cooperatives with services designed to best attract savings and encourage loans. Network organizational structuring; internal and external communication strategies; current operations (including network security); development of new financial cooperatives and new unions; development of new financial products; production of training programs, governance, etc. Phase I: 1972-1976 Phase II: 1976-1982 Phase III: 1982-1984 Phase IV: 1985-1990 Phase V: 1990-93 Phase VI: 1993-1996 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1982 1982 IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS Feasibility study and preparation of operational plan (Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso). Department of Public Works, Transportation and Urban Affairs and World Bank DID’s Professional Experience Burkina Faso Starting Year 1982 Ending year 1985 Burkina Faso 1984 Burkina Faso Country Project 11 Financial Partners SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (COOPERATIVE ACTION BRANCH) In-house organization; socio-economic enquiries; support for the application of new cooperative legislation; education and training; development and cooperation of financial cooperatives in Burkina Faso. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1985 WOMEN’S ARTS AND CRAFTS PRODUCTION COOPERATIVE Production and marketing of arts and crafts. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1988 1988 EVALUATION MISSION AT END OF MICRO-ACHIEVEMENT PROJECT Evaluation of the phase I of the micro-achievement program. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1988 1989 DEFINITION MISSION FOR SUPPORT PROJECT, NON-STRUCTURED SECTOR Support to micro-enterprises to ensure a greater synergy between organizations in the private and public sectors, to alleviate conditions deriving from their marginality and to favour access to services normally required by small entrepreneurs. World Bank Burkina Faso 1988 1991 SUPPORT TO WOMEN’S GROUPS Increase of women’s economic power and control by setting up four agricultural cooperatives in Yatenga at Ouagadougou. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1989 1990 VILLAGE LAND MANAGEMENT- FAO PROJECT Participation in the definition of the first phase of a national management program for rural villages. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Burkina Faso 1990 1990 MISSION TO DEFINE AND PLAN A SUPPORT PROJECT FOR SMALL AND MICRO-ENTERPRISES Assessment of the numerical and economic importance of the micro-enterprise sector, identification of the potential for job creation, and advice as to the sectors where action should take precedence, as well as conditions for a global support strategy. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1991 1996 SMALL ENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROJECT IN OUAGADOUGOU During the follow-up of the structural adjustment program (PAS), contribution to be made to the development and improvement of employment in the private sector, the strengthening of small entrepreneurs capacity for self-development and their adaptation to the environment (administrative, fiscal, regulatory) in order to allow growth in that sector’s contribution of to the national economy. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1992 1993 SAVINGS AND CREDIT SEMINAR IN OUAGADOUGOU Foster strong synergy between savings and credit projects in West Africa. Harmonize practices and upgrade instruments and tools used in the projects. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1992 1994 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FROM THE FÉDÉRATION DES CAISSES POPULAIRES DESJARDINS DU SAGUENAY-LAC ST-JEAN AND SOLIDARITÉ CANADA-SAHEL (SCS) TO THE NETWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES Increasing the technical and organizational capability of financial cooperatives and the Federation’ Ability to offer technical support services; providing assistance in liquid assets management and training of grassroots organizations, as well as supporting network expansion with the opening of new financial cooperatives. Fédération des caisses Desjardins du SaguenayLac-St-Jean and SCS-Burkina Burkina Faso 1992 1997 ACCESS BY WOMEN TO CREDIT Support to facilitate access to credit for the women of the provinces of Yatenga and Passoré and encouraging the growth of these women’s revenues and savings by demonstrating their credibility to the financial cooperatives leading the financial cooperatives to improve their penetration of this sphere thereby enlarging their financial intervention. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1996 1999 SUPPORT FOR THE RCPB NETWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN BURKINA FASO Contribute to strengthening the organizational structure of management operations with the RCPB so that financial monitoring operations and increased profitability are ensured. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1996 2002 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR PROMOTING SMALL BUSINESS Setting up services designed for organizational, technical and economic development of small business and contributes to making the overall environment more favourable to developing small business through sectorial studies. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1998 2005 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR BIO-FOOD NETWORKS Contribute to improving the operations of various bio-food networks by assisting economic agents in developing and mastering their markets. Project realized in consortium with Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) and TECSULT. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Burkina Faso 1999 2002 CONSULTING SUPPORT FOR RCPB NETWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN BURKINA FASO Allow RCPB to strengthen is management methods, operations and skills in areas considered relevant to its level of development (human and financial resources and management of surveillance operations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience 12 Burkina Faso Starting Year 2003 Ending year 2007 Burkina Faso 2005 2009 DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE SUPPORT PROGRAM TO MODERNIZE AND TRANSFORM THE SIX NETWORKS (PMTR) Develop the concept for a preparatory project to transform and modernize the networks. The project end result will be to provide the CIF partner networks with an implementation plan with the goals of access to financial services, institutional sustainability and the use of appropriate methods. Centre d'innovation financière (CIFsa) (Centre for financial innovation) Burkina Faso 2007 2007 STRATEGY FOR INTRODUCING FINANCIAL SURVEILLANCE FUNCTIONS Conduct a strategic discussion workshop with the confederation and federation on linking financial surveillance to overall performance. The ultimate goal of the project will be to produce a model for the confederation and a model for the financial agency. Centre d'innovation financière (CIFsa) (Centre for financial innovation) Burkina Faso 2007 2008 BURKINA FASO HOUSING FINANCE MARKET STUDY Determine feasibility of a technical assistance program in Burkina Faso and recommend appropriate technical assistance interventions needed to develop a sustainable mortgage market. The objectives of the study are (i) To conduct an in-depth demand, supply and regulatory analysis of the current housing market; (ii) Determine feasibility of a technical assistance program in Burkina Faso if appropriate; (iii) Recommend appropriate technical assistance intervention needed to develop a sustainable mortgage market in Burkina Faso. International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group Burkina Faso 2008 2008 CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONNELLE DES INSTITUTIONS DE MICROFINANCE (APIM) Provide support for capacity building of the APIM by carrying out a validation mission leading to the production of an action plan and a budget to implement the initiative. Deployment for Democratic Development (DDD) Burkina Faso 2009 2009 BUSINESS PLAN FOR URCBAM (UNION RÉGIONALE DES COOPÉRATIVES D’ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT DU BAM) Field mission to Kongoussi in Burkina Faso for drafting a business plan for the URCBAM network covering 2009 – 2013 followed by a diagnostic and the main elements of the provisional report to URCBAM representatives at the end of the field mission. The information collected will provide the basis for design of the business plan. Union Régionale des Coopératives d’épargne et de Crédit du BAM Burkina Faso 2009 2014 RECONFIGURATION OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE NETWORK AND EXPANSION OF THE EFC/AFC Foreign Affairs, Trade and (ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE /AGRICULTURAL FINANCIAL CENTRE) Development Canada (i) Assistance for reconfiguration of the network of financial cooperatives in Burkina Faso (DFATD) consisting of amalgamation of the apex organizations and amalgamation of financial cooperatives designed to improve financial services on a sustainable basis and in line with the financial imperative of making each entity profitable; (ii) Assistance for the creation of three EFC financial centres for entrepreneurs in the regions of Bobo Dioulasso, Ouahigouya and Koupela under a sustainable financial and operational outlook as extensions of targeted financial cooperatives able to deliver a range of savings and credit services adapted to SMESMI needs in commercial and agricultural sectors. Burkina Faso 2009 2010 SUPPORT FOR APIM, THE MICROFINANCE INSTITUTION PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Equip APIM with an improved democratic structure, refocus planning, assistance for strategic functions and matching the structure of the association to the main challenges in the sector. Deployment for Democratic Development (DDD) Burkina Faso 2009 2010 STRUCTURING THE REGIONAL CONFEDERATION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, THE CONFÉDÉRATION DES INSTITUTIONS FINANCIÈRES (CIF) This mandate is intended to allow the confederation to position itself as the apex organization of the regional grouping which covers 5 countries and 6 networks of cooperatives. For that purpose, DID will assist the CIF in reconfiguring apex organizations and base units, in evaluating opportunities to take positions in existing banks, in establishing financial supervision and in conducting a network diagnostic with a performance plan. Confédération des institutions financières (CIF) Burkina Faso 2009 2010 SUPPORT TO BUILD CAPACITY OF THE (UTE) TECHNICAL EXECUTION UNIT TO IMPROVE GENDER MAINSTREAMING (TWO CONSECUTIVE CONTRACTS) Mainstream equitable gender concerns into the development of microfinance in Burkina Faso by (i) promotion of participative economic development and more equitable access to financial resources; (ii) development of equal participation of men and women in decision making circles; (iii) promotion of MFI gender mainstreaming on an institutional basis; (iv) promotion of a dynamic gender and development partnership and (v) development of information and communication mechanisms aimed at all participants in order to change behavior and mindsets in favor of gender equity and equality in men-women relationships. Deployment for Democratic Development (DDD) (with Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) financing) Country Project Financial Partners CREATION OF AN ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC) Foreign Affairs, Trade and Support creation in Ouagadougou of a financial centre for entrepreneurs with a sustainable Development Canada financial and operational outlook that is perfectly integrated into and complementary with the (DFATD) RCPB network of financial cooperatives. DID’s Professional Experience 13 Burkina Faso Starting Year 2009 Ending year 2010 Burkina Faso 2010 2010 DEVELOPMENT OF A GENDER STRATEGY Millenium Challenge In parallel with the technical assistance project to implement activities for agricultural Account (MCA) diversification and access to rural financing under the agricultural development project (AD10) Burkina Faso also being carried out in Burkina Faso (2010 to 2012), DID received the mandate to identify the main challenges regarding equity between men and women that arise in the context of AD10, define measures to ensure participation by women in project activities and equal access to the resources and services that will be introduced and to project benefits. Burkina Faso 2010 2013 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE AND Millennium Challenge ACCESS TO RURAL FINANCE ACTIVITIES OF THE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Account - Burkina Faso (MCA The agricultural development project is designed in order to emphasize agricultural expansion, Burkina Faso) related higher incomes and, upon completion, increased competitiveness in the rural zones targeted under the project. The rural financing component must (i) Build the capacities of participating financial institutions to administer rural loans with success and with special attention placed on managing the inherent risk attached to rural / agricultural credit and longer loan terms required for capital investments; (ii) Significantly increase term credit in western rural regions in Burkina Faso to allow for financing existing agricultural machinery, infrastructure and investment opportunities. Project carried out in consortium with TECSULT International / AECOM. Burundi 1992 1995 ACCESS BY WOMEN TO CREDIT AND DEVELOPMENT (AFCRED) Technical support for the consolidation of credit and training services, and for organizing financial autonomy. Coaching of the organization for strategic planning, making its associational life more dynamic and setting up an operational structure. Financial support for setting up and establishing effective services for members: loan guarantees, small direct loans, training, consulting advice. Processing of backlog (280 loan applications) and creation of a loan management operational system. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Institutional cooperation and development services (ICSD) Burundi 2005 2007 MICROFINANCE CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT IN BURUNDI (COMPONENTS 1 AND 2: MICROSTART) This project is intended to strengthen microfinance institutions, train a critical mass of human resources and develop a national training mechanism. United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF Burundi 2010 2010 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE RIM (RÉSEAU DES INSTITUTIONS DE MICROFINANCE) NETWORK OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN BURUNDI Develop activities with productive purposes in Burundi, especially in rural zones by strengthening the microfinance sector. Assist MFIs in defining their strategic development plans and related implementation plans as well as the performance targets to be achieved at program completion. Specifically: (i) Organize three seminars for MFIs in Burundi on the topics of institutional development and strategic planning; (ii) Carry out consultations with 10 to 15 MFIs in Burundi in order to *define a medium term (3 year) strategic development plan; * develop performance indicators for 2010 to 2012 using standards established by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) and external ratings, * plan for implementing the strategy including activities for which subsidies could be requested from the FORCE fund. Réseau des institutions de microfinance du Burundi (RIM) Burundi 2012 2012 NATIONAL SURVEY ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN BURUNDI Banque de la République du The overall objective of the survey is to establish a situation of reference for policy makers and Burundi (BRB) practitioners in the financial sector to take adequate measures to expand access to formal financial services, to increase the use by the population of formal financial services and improve the quality of the supply of formal financial services. Cameroon 1976 1989 DEVELOPMENT OF SAVINGS AND LOAN COOPERATIVES (COOPEC) Support for UCPY (Union des caisses populaires de Yaoundé) in restructuring the network, providing security for savings and defining a new phase of development. Phase I: 76-76 Phase II: 76-82 Phase III: 82-84 Phase IV: 85-87 Phase V: 87-89 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and government of the Republic of Cameroon Cameroon 1986 1986 STUDY ON HOUSING CREDIT Development of a financial arrangement to serve as a model for a housing credit project within the framework of urban renewal. Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Cameroon 1986 1989 SUPPORT TO THE CAISSE POPULAIRE DE YAGOUA Support for setting up a financial cooperative in Yagoua. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Country Project TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE AND ACCESS TO RURAL FINANCE ACTIVITIES OF THE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT The main impacts expected from this project include significant increases in agricultural production and productivity within the project perimeters, an increase in irrigated land in the Sourou and Comoé valleys, improved Mouhoun-Sourou and Comoé water management systems, and greater availability of rural credit within all project zones. DID intervention is under the access to rural finance component which includes the following: (i) creation of a rural finance fund; (ii) support for participating financial institutions and (iii) consulting expertise provided to borrowers. Project carried out in consortium with TECSULT International Financial Partners Millennium Challenge Account - Burkina Faso (MCA Burkina Faso) DID’s Professional Experience Cameroon Starting Year 1989 Ending year 1989 Cameroon 1989 Cameroon Country Project 14 Financial Partners SUPPORT TO COOPMUT (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) In collaboration with COOPMUT, definition of a support project for pre-cooperatives and cooperatives in the north and far northern departments. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1990 ADJUSTMENT OF THE CREDIT RATE FOR HOUSING Optimization of access to housing credit with the Cameroon building society (CFC), namely for people with low income or no income. Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) 2001 2008 STRENGTHEN THE CAMEROON LEAGUE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (CAMCCUL) Strengthen performance for CAMCCUL and its affiliates by improving access to microfinance, especially productive microcredit in Cameroon. To achieve the desired results, the Project identified 4 major components: Component I: Financial turnaround of the League and its affiliates Component II: Capacity building of the League for its organization and operations Component III: Modernization and instrumentation of model financial cooperatives Component IV: Training and change management. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Cameroon 2003 2005 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR WOMEN PROMOTERS SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (CEC-PROM) The project aims to continue to support the CEC-PROM in order to strengthen both their financial and operational foundations while keeping them within the CAMCCUL network. The project emphasized inspection and auditing along with training. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Cameroon 2013 2014 SUPPORT PROJECT TO DEVELOP RURAL MICROFINANCE (PADMIR) The purpose of this project is to establish and manage a fund to be used for refinancing agricultural investments, thus facilitating these services provided by rural microfinance institutions in Cameroon. These institutions will be able to widen access to finance for smallholders, especially women and youth, seeking to purchase farm equipment and boost productivity. Through the project, these producers will be able to increase revenue while adding to their national food security. At the same time DID will support participating microfinance institutions adopting suitable measures to manage the risk associated with agricultural loans. Phase II makes it possible to expand the financial services offer from the facilitation fund set up under the PADMIR project in the South and Littoral regions, to develop/test innovative products for young entrepreneurs (eg. microleasing, agricultural insurance) and, lastly, to strengthen the capacity of the medium-term facilitation fund with a view to its effective sustainability. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Chad 2000 2000 STUDY OF THE MICROFINANCE SECTOR Review the microfinance sector in Chad, perform in-depth analysis of VITA/PEP and identify support required for it to attain long-term viability, identify obstacles and potential for microfinance development in Chad. International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group Chad 2007 2008 CHAD ACCESS TO FINANCE INITIATIVE Enhance the financial sustainability and outreach of three MFIs, thereby expanding the range and volume of financial services for low-income populations in Chad. International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group Comoro Islands 1996 1999 SUPPORT FOR BASIC ECONOMIC INITIATIVES IN A RURAL ENVIRONMENT / SAVINGS AND CREDIT COMPONENT Setting-up savings and credit mutual funds in order to collect savings, yield profits and eventually to sell them for credit to finance basic economic initiatives. At the end of the project, ensure that existing mutual funds are viable and that a mechanism is put in place to ensure their proper management. Ministry of Production, Breeding, Fishing, Forest and Environment of Comoros and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Democratic Republic of the Congo 1998 2000 RELAUNCHING OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Contribute to relaunching the savings and credit cooperative sector by providing it with a legal, regulatory and institutional framework suited to ensuring proper operations and sustainability and to restoring the confidence of small-scale depositors and members. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Democratic Republic of the Congo 2007 2007 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR MODERNIZING THE CENTRALE DE RISQUES RISK CENTRE IN THE DRC Specifically, the study will make it possible to carry out a site study and perform a diagnostic, explore the feasibility of modernizing the risk centre and propose a realistic structure and business plan. The main goal of the risk centre is to increase financial intermediation in the DRC by helping commercial banks and other financial institutions properly analyze credit requests and improve their decision making. World Bank, Ministry of Finances and Central Coordination Bureau DID’s Professional Experience Starting Year 2008 Ending year 2012 Djibouti 2007 Djibouti Country Democratic Republic of the Congo Project 15 Financial Partners CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE CENTRAL BANK OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (BCC) (PRC II) Continue institutional reform of BCC capacities for controlling and regulating the financial and microfinance sector by: i) helping the BCC to implement reforms favouring the emergence of a management culture based both on results and decentralization/participation and by supporting equality between women and men; (ii) strengthening BCC internal management; (iii) helping the BCC so that it is in a position to define and promote a transparent and thorough regulatory framework, reflecting gender equality concerns in microfinance institutions; (iv) coaching those in charge at the BCC in practical application of the capacities that they set out to develop and acquire with support from Canada. In addition, provide technical skills in human resource management, results-based management, microfinance policy, training, etc. Project carried out in consortium with CRC Sogema Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2009 DEVELOPMENT OF MICROFINANCE AND MICROENTERPRISE (PDMM) Design, launch and deploy a national cooperative microfinance institution (CECNA). The targeted deployment will be accomplished by setting up 8 outlets, one in each of the four interior districts of the country and four in the districts of the city of Djibouti. A framework for modern governance adapted to local concerns, namely internal management bylaws and regulations to conform to Islamic culture and the laws of the Republic of Djibouti will be created. CECNA operations will be computerized from start up and will use the management and control tools required for harmonious and secure operations. Ministère de l'agriculture, de l'élevage et de la mer / Unité de coordination du PDMM 2008 2008 FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR SETTING UP AN ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC) Carry out an organizational, marketing and financial feasibility study for the eventual startup of a Financial Centre for Entrepreneurs in the city of Djibouti. The study must provide data that reflects the reality of economic activity in the country, and the financial and organizational capacity of the Caisse nationale d’épargne et de crédit to support startup and development of this type of specialized business centre. Pay special attention to working in close collaboration with the main stakeholders involved in the project to start up the EFC business model. Government of the Republic of Djibouti Djibouti 2008 2008 THREE-YEAR BUSINESS PLAN (2009-2011) The government of Djibouti has amalgamated two structures in order to have a single national microfinance operator. DID is to draw up a realistic business plan making it possible to set clear objectives over a period of five years to facilitate amalgamation of the microfinance and micro-enterprise development project (PDMM) with the Agence djiboutienne de Développement social (ADDS). Additionally, the two structures must be transformed (under the leadership of ADDS) into a single network operating under the Desjardins information system and methodology. In order to implement this new institutional approach a business plan will be required and this is the mandate that has been given to DID. Agence Djiboutienne de Développement social (ADDS) Djibouti 2008 2008 FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR SETTING UP AN ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTER (EFC) DID is charged with carrying out an organizational and financial feasibility study of the market for a possible EFC that would be financially and operationally sustainable in the city of Djibouti. The study is to provide data that gives a realistic portrait of economic activity in Djibouti and the financial and organizational capacity of the Caisse nationale d’épargne et de crédit to support the set up and development of this type of specialized business centre. Special attention is to be given to working in close collaboration with the main actors involved in the project to set up the EFC business centre. Djibouti government Djibouti 2009 2010 DEVELOPMENT OF MICROFINANCE AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE (PDMM), PHASE II (i) Expand access to financial services by setting up a network of financial cooperatives and outlets and making them operational. Provide diversified financial services and products. Conduct monitoring and control of the network and its outlets. Draft the charter, bylaws and rules for governance for the network and produce a manual of procedures, norms and policies along with a manual for managing operations; (ii) Build capacity and provide training and nonfinancial services. Build capacity and train executives and staff in the financial cooperatives and outlets, and the elected representatives in the cooperatives and outlets and (iii) Foster integration into a single network of all the financial cooperatives in Djibouti. Secrétariat Chargé de la Solidarité Nationale Ethiopia 2006 2007 DEVELOPMENT OF COMPLETE AND COMPREHENSIVE MICROFINANCE SUPERVISION MANUAL The objective of the consultancy service is to significantly enhance the regulatory and supervisory capacity of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), regulator of microfinance institutions. The key results expected from this project are the development of complete and comprehensive supervision manual; the production of fifteen specific reports and the training of NBE employees. National Bank of Ethiopia DID’s Professional Experience 16 Ghana Starting Year 2006 Ending year 2009 Ghana 2008 2010 GHANA AGRICULTURAL CREDIT PROGRAM Millennium Development The major aspect of the credit activity is the revolving credit fund to support agribusiness from Authority (MiDA) production through the entire value chain including processing, storage, transportation and marketing. Other activities complement the efficient delivery of credit under the ACP. These comprise building the capacity of financial institutions through training of their staff in agricultural credit, providing grants to expand loan production offices or branches, as well as supporting the establishment of pilot programs including innovative financial products intended to speed the flow of credit along the agriculture value chain. The goals of this project are to (i) Implement new agricultural financial services for the agricultural stakeholders (farmers, input supplies, processors) of three rural areas in Ghana, to increase the access to the credit funds for their activities; (ii) Develop the MFIs staffs’ capacities for the management of the agricultural financial services and the follow-up of the agricultural process and (iii) Develop the internal systems and approaches to optimize the market-based approach and develop the agribusiness activity. Realized in partnership with International Executive Service Corps (IESC) and PENTAX. Guinea 1998 2000 LINE OF CREDIT FOR WOMEN MEMBERS OF THE SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN CONAKRY Contribute to improving the social, economic and cultural status of women by improving their access to stable financial services. Guinea 2000 2005 SET UP A SAVINGS AND CREDIT NETWORK Banque Centrale de la Set up of 15 savings and credit cooperatives and a second-tier structure in Conakry République de Guinée communes; contribute to improving the regulatory and institutional environment in which (BCRG), DFATD they operate. Participate, with the Guinean executives involved in the project, in drawing up a multi-year business plan, communicating it, having it accepted and updated regularly by the employees and directors of each cooperative. Development of financial products and services tailored to the needs of members, groups and entrepreneurs. Design and deliver a human resources development program. Guinea 2000 2005 SET UP OF A SAVINGS AND CREDIT NETWORK Complete the set up of 15 economically-viable savings and credit cooperatives in the communes of Conakry, and consolidate them into a lightly-structured second tier organization. Support Banque central de République de Guinée (BCRG) (Central Bank of Guinea Republic) joint efforts and microfinance cell. BCRG, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Guinea 2006 2007 DEVELOPMENT OF A MICROFINANCE REGULATORY AND SUPERVISORY FRAMEWORK Diagnosis and mapping assessment of the microfinance sector and also, review of the Microfinance Cell’s regulatory policy. This project includes 4 phases : (i) Diagnostic and mapping assessment, (ii) Review of and consensus-building on newly passed legislation and draft regulations, (iii) Design/updating of supervision procedures and training materials and finally, (iv) capacity building. FIRST Initiative (funded by World Bank) Guinea 2006 2007 SUPPORT FOR GOVERNANCE AND MODERNIZATION - YÈTÈ MALI NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN GUINEA (CPECG YÈTÈ MALI) The DID objective is to ensure that the CPECG network continues to develop, that it consolidates its achievements through better control over progress made and that it maintains its leading position in the microfinance sector in Guinea. Work mainly with the elements that will drive more productive performance namely, management of the institution, modernization of operations, staff skills, the service offer and security of operations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Guinea 2008 2008 SEMINAR IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING FOR MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS (MFI) Enable participants to explore and apply management strategies associated with the financial situation of their organization using available financial information and applicable leverage for intervention. The MFIs will thereby be supported in their development and coached to develop the competencies of their managers using various activities enabling them to increase their capacity to manage their organization, in an environment that ensures quality financial services and the security of member assets. Fonds du Bureau d’appui à la Coopération CanadaGuinée Country Project Financial Partners GHANA PRIMARY MORTGAGE MARKET INITIATIVE International Finance The project aims to implement methodology for mortgage lending in four Ghanaian banks and Corporation (IFC), member to accompany the lending industry and the government through the process of developing the of the World Bank Group mortgage market. The goals are the development of reasonably favourable conditions enabling the banking industry to test mortgage financing and the financing of a certain number of mortgages to be determined upon completion of the Inception Plan. Project undertaken as part of a consortium with CMHC. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Ivory Coast Starting Year 1982 Ending year 1984 Ivory Coast 1984 Ivory Coast Country Project 17 Financial Partners SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOCIAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES (SCHOOLS, CLINICS, ETC.) Organization; training of entrepreneurial crafts people, technicians and coordinators; technical supervision and assessment. Fund for retrocession and rural development/DFATD 1984 FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAVINGS AND FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN URBAN AREAS Feasibility study on the implementation of CREPs (rural financial cooperatives) in urban areas and on the set-up of CREP regional federations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1987 1987 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A NETWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES Mobilization of savings and distribution of credit. World Bank Ivory Coast 1988 1988 CREP VALIDATION MISSION Institutional diagnosis of the CREP network and recommendations made in view of its orientation in the short term. Participation in the elaboration of a management plan. Definition of a recovery support project for a region within this network. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Ivory Coast 1988 1988 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE AFRICAN INVESTMENT COMPANY “LA FINANCIÈRE” Feasibility study to obtain institutional support for an African investment company in equity capital for small and medium-sized businesses. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Ivory Coast 1991 1994 SUPPORT FOR CREP AND FINANCING OF GROUPS WITH A COOPERATIVE VOCATION (GVC) IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE MAN REGION Improvement of financial intermediation in the rural environment (village and countryside by means of synergy between financial cooperatives and cooperative village groups). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Ivory Coast 1993 1999 SUPPORT TO DEVELOPMENT OF THE CREP/COOPEC NATIONAL NETWORK Consolidation, development and structuring of the existing network of mutual savings and credit cooperatives in the Ivory Coast (CREP). COOPEC = Savings and Credit Cooperatives Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), World Bank and CFD Ivory Coast 1995 1998 ACCESS FOR THE WOMEN OF THE IVORY COAST TO THE FINANCIAL SERVICES OF THE CREP Project providing support to facilitate the access of women from the Delegation of Bouaké to credit and also to increase their economic activities. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Canadian-Ivorian Counterpart fund Ivory Coast 1997 1999 SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Increase in the credit obtained by small businesses that do not have access to formal bank credit, under terms and conditions ensuring the viability of this type of financial service; the setting up of a commercial credit unit and training related to its use in the COOPEC network; creation of a permanent and autonomous financial service designed for small and medium sized businesses and institutions. (COOPEC = Savings and Credit Cooperatives) Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Canadian-Ivorian Counterpart fund Ivory Coast 2014 2015 DRAFTING OF A RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE NETWORK OF UNACOOPEC-CI, THE UNION NATIONALE DES COOPÉRATIVES D’ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT DE CÔTE D’IVOIRE (the national union of savings and credit cooperatives in Ivory Coast) The project aims to equip UNACOOPEC-CI - the largest microfinance institution in Ivory Coast with more than 850,000 members, currently under trusteeship - with a credible turnaround plan to enable it to: (i) overcome the financial and governance crisis that has afflicted it for several years and (ii) ensure its survival and development in an ever-increasingly competitive financial sector. Ministry of Economy and Finances (Government Ivory Coast) Ivory Coast 2014 2014 COMPLETION OF A NEEDS IDENTIFICATION STUDY FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BY AGRICULTURAL SMALLHOLDERS IN FOOD-PRODUCING SECTORS WITHIN THE INTERVENTION ZONES OF PROPACOM, THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT PROJECT - WESTERN EXTENSION Analyze the needs for financial services of the various actors in the value chains of the four sectors that PROPACOM intends to assist and the constraints encountered by such actors in access to financial services, taking into account the current service offer and identifying the products and services that could be adapted to meet such needs. Ministry of Agriculture of the Ivorian Government through the Project Coordination Unit to support agricultural production and marketing (PROPACOM) Kenya 2014 2014 REINFORCING COMPETENCIES IN MICROINSURANCE This project aims to learn about the progress achieved by CIC-Kenya in its services and operations. In order to maximize the transfer of knowledge and expertise among those involved in microinsurance, participation by SICL was solicited. The goal is also to obtain statistics on the participation by women (number, percentage, changes, etc.) within the various insurance plans. An on-site visit will be carried out at an MFI in order to study the service offer and examine the functioning, operations, tools and the results obtained under the various CIC-Kenya insurance programs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Lebanon 1995 1995 PREFEASIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY STUDY IN LEBANON Carry out prefeasibility and feasibility studies for development project of a network of savings and credit cooperatives. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience 18 Starting Year 1995 Ending year 1995 Madagascar 1987 1987 SUPPORT FOR A NATIONAL HOUSING PROJECT Development of a housing financial cooperative model. Roy LGL/Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Madagascar 1990 1990 SUPPORT FOR THE MADAGASCAR COOPERATIVE SECTOR Technical support, as required, to the ROVA Dairy Cooperative and assessment, with the authorities concerned, of the feasibility for the set-up of a savings and credit network in Madagascar. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Madagascar 1991 1991 RURAL FINANCE Pilot project in order to carry out the preliminary phases of the establishment of a mutual savings and credit network in a specific region of Madagascar. World Bank Madagascar 1991 1996 SUPPORT TO ROVA (ASSOCIATION DES ÉLEVEURS LAITIERS DU RONONON'I VAKINANKARATRA) Foreign Affairs, Trade and Over the medium term, consolidation of ROVA activities; over the long term, improved Development Canada operating conditions for dairy farmers in Vakinankaratra. Contribute to meeting the (DFATD) breakeven point for ROVA, while maintaining its associative character. Phase I: 1991-1994 Phase II: 1994-1996 Madagascar 1992 1992 SAVINGS AND CREDIT TRAINING Enable Malagasy trainers in the field of savings and credit to acquire and deepen their overall knowledge of the essential components of a network of mutual-style financial institutions, namely understand what a savings and credit mutual is, know how to encourage creation of mutuals, know how to provide support, monitor and control operations to foster selfsufficiency and viability and use the tools necessary for the development of mutuals. World Bank Madagascar 1992 1993 ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL SAVINGS AND CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS (COOPERATIVES) IN RURAL AREAS With partner(s), definition of a strategy for establishing mutual savings and credit associations (cooperatives) in the Toamasina (Tamatave) area and organization of savings clubs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and World Bank Madagascar 1992 1996 BIOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDIES OF NON-COMMERCIAL AND TRADITIONAL FISHERMEN (PATMAD) Establishment of short and mid-term policies that are beneficial to the non-commercial and traditional fishermen by way of improving their knowledge of their trade. Reinforcement of the technical, scientific and administrative capability of the Centre national de recherches océanographiques (CNRO) of Madagascar. International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) Madagascar 1994 1997 RURAL FINANCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN MADAGASCAR In the Tamatave and Alaotra Lake zone, creation of approximately thirty savings and credit mutuals able to accept deposits, pay interest on the funds and convert them into loans. Associations de développement du Mouvement des Mutuelles d'épargne et de crédit de Madagascar (ADMMEC) Madagascar 1994 1999 DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL FINANCES FOR EXPANSION AMONG ROMA LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS IN THE PROVINCE OF ANTANANARIVO Creation of twelve savings and credit mutuals able to accept deposits, pay interest on the funds and convert them into loans. For project purposes, ensure that existing mutuals are viable and that a control mechanism is in place. Phase I: 1994-1997 Phase II: 1997-1999 Sectorial livestock program (World Bank) Madagascar 1995 1995 IDENTIFICATION OF A WOMEN'S MICROCREDIT PROJECT Ministry of State for Socio-economic study of the intervention zone and definition of a project designed to Agriculture and Rural strengthen the collective and individual economic activities of women through access to credit Development / UNICEF and training. Foster an increase in income and savings by women. Madagascar 1997 2005 AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION IN NORTHEAST MADAGASCAR (PADANE) - RURAL FINANCING Setting up of fourteen mutual savings and credit cooperatives able to accumulate savings, increase their value and grant credit in retrocession. For the purposes of the project, ensure that existing mutuals are viable and that a mechanism is put in place to ensure control. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), International Fund for Agri-cultural Development (IFAD) and Madagascar Government Madagascar 1998 1999 MICROFINANCE PROGRAM Contribute to improving the living conditions for people in Madagascar through the development and strengthening of mutual financial services suited to the needs of identified target groups in the following zones: Toamasina, Lac Alaotra and Imerina. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Country Lebanon Project Financial Partners IDENTIFICATION OF A HOUSING PROJECT IN EASTERN SIDON Foreign Affairs, Trade and Feasibility study and outline for an intervention designed to operationalize programs providing Development Canada access to housing and income-generating activities; mobilize community participation in (DFATD) providing financial services and ensure sustainability and replicability of the pilot project. DID’s Professional Experience 19 Madagascar Starting Year 1999 Ending year 2002 Madagascar 1999 2002 DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN Foreign Affairs, Trade and THE PROVINCE OF TOAMASINA Development Canada Make professional savings and credit services available through the consolidation and creation (DFATD) of sustainable mutual organizations in the province of Toamasina so that the local population will finally have access to quality financial intermediation services which are viable, reliable and suited to their needs. Madagascar 1999 2003 PROJECT TO EXTEND THE OTIV / IMERINA NETWORK IN ANTANANARIVO Start up and develop new member mutuals in the OTIV network, to offer adapted and competitive financial services on the Antananarivo market. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Madagascar 1999 2005 SET UP AND SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF OTIV SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN THE REGION OF LA SAVA Provide the poor in the Sava region who are excluded from the banking system with sustainable access to secure financial services adapted to their needs which will enable them to improve their economic conditions and quality of life. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Government of Madagascar Madagascar 2000 2003 DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN THE PROVINCE OF ANTANANARIVO Contribute to raising income levels and living conditions among poor and medium income groups in the Province of Antananarivo through the creation of a network of savings and credit mutuals which will be economically viable, run in a professional and democratic manner and which will be able to offer their members financial services that are accessible and suited to their needs. World Bank Madagascar 2000 2003 DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN THE PROVINCE OF ANTSIRANANA Improve the capacities and opportunities for the social and economic development of low and medium income communities in the province of Antsiranana by setting up a network of professional and self-managed savings and credit mutuals able to offer financial services adapted to the financial capacities of their members. World Bank Government of Madagascar Madagascar 2000 2005 SET UP AND SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF OTIV SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN THE PROVINCE OF TOAMASINA Provide the poor who are excluded from the banking system in the province of Toamasina with sustainable access to secure financial services adapted to their needs which will enable them to improve their economic conditions and quality of life. World Bank Government of Madagascar Madagascar 2000 2005 SET UP AND SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A NETWORK OF OTIV SAVINGS AND CREDIT World Bank MUTUALS IN THE PROVINCE OF ANTANANARIVO Government of Madagascar Contribute to improvement of living conditions of poor and average income populations in the province of Antananarivo by setting up a network of savings and credit mutuals that will be economically sustainable, professionally managed and democratically run and equipped to offer accessible and adapted financial services to their members. Madagascar 2003 2003 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR PADANE Support, advise and help the network management and technical staff for a period of three months while a director of operations is being recruited and contribute to the turnaround. The DID consultant was responsible for providing assistance, support and aid to the interim Director of Operations and other technical management staff for managing the Sava OTIV network. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Government of Madagascar Madagascar 2003 2005 SET UP AND SUPPORT A NETWORK OF OTIV SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN THE ANTSIRANANA REGION Provide the poor who are excluded from the banking system in the region of DIANA with sustainable access to financial services that are secure and adapted to their needs which will allow them to improve their economic conditions and quality of life. World Bank Government of Madagascar Madagascar 2005 2007 SUPPORT FOR THE INTEGRATION OF THE OTIV NETWORKS (MADOTIV) Strengthen management of operations in the OTIV networks and start up the deliberation process for integrating the OTIVs into a Madagascan federation as well as a financial agency. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Country Project CREDIT AND EDUCATION Increase the income and savings deposits of 4,200 women in rural and urban areas. Improve health practices and knowledge along with improved nutritional practices for mothers and children. Set up a sustainable Credit and Education service in order to extend it into other regions of the country. Financial Partners Catholic Relief Services (CRS) DID’s Professional Experience Starting Year 2007 Ending year 2007 Mali 1989 Mali Country Madagascar Project 20 Financial Partners CAPACITY BUILDING OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN MADAGASCAR Developing and distributing a capacity building program for MFIs working in the various zones served by the MCA Madagascar program. The prescribed training program is composed of thirtheen seminars delivered in 16 workshops. For the training involving the directors, coaching activities involving tutoring will also be carried out to facilitate integration of the skills taught. After delivery of the seminars, the impact of the training will be assessed (transfer of skills in the workplace) at the participating institutions. Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) 1993 FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR A PROJECT TO SET UP A MALI NETWORK OF COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Development of the current network in the region of Segou and start-up of a new network in the district of Bamako. Complementary financial support to maintain permanent technical assistance in Segou, for equipment in financial cooperatives during implementation preceding the launch of the convergent action project and for literacy sessions for managers of financial cooperatives already in operation. Phase I: 1989-91 Phase II: 1992-93 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) cofinancing with the Mali Convergent Action Program 1989 1989 SUPPORT TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS Participation in the definition of a support program to small and micro-enterprises. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1989 1991 PILOT PROJECT FOR DEVELOPING SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Promote the practice of savings deposits among the general public and develop the practice among members. Education concerning credit, provided through viable and responsible savings and credit cooperatives, aimed at the economic development and nutritional selfsufficiency of the community along with improvement of the socio-economic conditions of individuals. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Institutional Cooperation and Development Services (ICSD) Mali 1989 1992 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS IN MALI Support to two NGOs in Mali, namely: the Centre d’études pour la prospection économique et sociale (CEPES) and the Association malienne pour l’insertion professionnelle des jeunes (AMIPJ) in order to implement initiatives for self-development by grassroots organizations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1993 1996 PROGRAM TO FACILITATE WOMEN’S ACCESS TO CREDIT Improvement of the economic status and living conditions of women in the Segou, Mopti and Bamako regions by facilitating their banking activities, access to credit and the strengthening of their individual and group enterprises. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1993 1998 MALIAN NETWORK OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Facilitate mobilization of savings and access to credit through an autonomous network in the Segou - Bamako area. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1993 2000 ESTABLISHMENT OF A MALIAN NETWORK OF COOPERATIVE-TYPE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (NYÈSIGISO) Establishment of an autonomous network of savings and credit cooperatives in the Segou region and the Bamako district. Addition of 35 financial cooperatives to the 10 already existing. Phase I: 1993-98 Phase II: 1998-2000 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1995 1996 FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROJECT FOR STARTING UP THE MALIAN MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND COMMERCE UNIT TO SUPPORT AND MONITOR MUTUALS AND SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Strengthen the security of member financial operations in Malian mutuals and savings and credit cooperatives through rigorous application of PARMEC legislation governing savings and credit cooperatives. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1995 1997 ACCESS BY WOMEN TO CREDIT (AFCRED) Project providing support to facilitate the access of women in the Bamako district to financial services and to the Nyèsigiso network of credit and savings, by granting credit which will contribute toward the consolidation and strengthening of their individual or collective economic activities. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1995 1997 SUPPORT FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CEREAL CROPS IN MALI - PILOT PHASE Setting-up a collective system for the commercialization of cereal crops supported by a credible democratic organization capable of representing its membership of small farmers. Canada-Mali Counterpart Fund, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Programme de Restruc-turation du Marché Agricole Mali 1996 1996 URBAN HOUSING PROJECT IN MALI Realization of a feasibility study concerning the implantation of a permanent mechanism for real estate loan guarantees. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Mali Starting Year 1996 Ending year 1997 Mali 1996 Mali Country Project 21 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SETTING UP OF A CREDIT SYSTEM FOR WOMEN IN MALI UNDER “SUPPORT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY PROGRAM” Support providing access to credit, the accumulation of savings, and basic training for women in order to improve the success rate of their economic activities and contribute to alleviating their tasks. African Development Bank (AfDB) 1997 SUPPORT FOR FINANCING THE URBAN HOUSING PROJECT IN MALI Mission to reinstitute the feasibility study for setting up a sustainable mechanism to guarantee mortgage loans. Project planning mission (development of a management plan). Project realized in consortium with Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1996 1998 FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR DESIGNING AND DISSEMINATING A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE KAFO JIGINEW NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (COOPEC) Training of staff and managers in the network about new legislation concerning savings and credit cooperatives in Mali. Harmonization of the various COOPEC management methods in the Kafo Jiginew network with those in the Nyèsigiso network. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1996 1998 ENTREPRENEURS SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (CAECE) Creation of specialized MFI which are intended to serve entrepreneurs in zones where micro and small enterprises are being developed. They provide the financing necessary for the expansion of business activities. They offer savings deposit services in order to meet the need to manage liquid funds and build financial assets. A close relationship with clients is encouraged, including trips to the borrower's place of operations. The CAECE specialize their service offer to target specific groups such as financial cooperatives affiliated with a network in its area of influence or a clientele of women. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Ministry of Economy and Finance, Mali Mali 1997 2002 SUPPORT FOR MARKETING GRAIN IN MALI – PACCEM, PHASE I Permit producers through their organizations to play an active role in growing grain so that they may obtain a suitable price for the products and a more stable income. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Canada-Mali Counter-part Fund Mali 1997 2002 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR VILLAGE FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES Improvement in the access by very disadvantaged women to financial services in mutual networks by the creation of a financial product designed for women’s group, the Savings Education’s Credit (CEE). United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Freedom from Hunger (FFH) Mali 1997 2006 SUPPORT FOR FINANCING URBAN HOUSING (PAFHAM) Facilitate access to homeownership for those able to afford it and stimulate economic activity inherent to the housing sector. More specifically, it is a question of making mortgage credit accessible for those in a position to become homeowners. DID, in association with the CMHC, contributed to setting up a mortgage guarantee fund in Mali, the FGHM S.A. DID is focused on removing other constraints that prevent financial institutions from entering this market. Specific strategies have been introduced to reach low-income households and the target group, women. Project realized in consortium with Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Fonds commun Mali-Canada (FCCM) Mali 1998 2007 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR THE NYÈSIGISO NETWORK, PHASE II Provide the technical assistance required for the managers and staff to take charge of the network. Accompany the expansion and development of the services offered. Put into place mechanisms to ensure safety and profitability. Introduce an information management system and computerize those credit unions with the most assets and transactions. Assist the entrepreneur’s credit union (CAECE) in its development so that it will become organizationally and financially autonomous. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 1999 2002 INTRODUCTION OF A SYSTEM OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT FOR WOMEN (SYCREF) Facilitate access to credit, accumulation of savings and ensure basic training for women in 5 regions (Kayes, Loulikoro, Gao, Mopti and Sikasso) in order to make their economic activities more successful and help ease their tasks. African Development Fund (ADF) of the African Development Bank (AFB) Mali 2002 2002 INTRODUCTION OF SAF TRANSACTION SOFTWARE IN THREE FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES OF THE NYÈSIGISO NETWORK IN MALI Coordinate the introduction of the SAF2000 program and ensure pre-introduction planning, operational startup and post-introduction follow up (preparation of work stations; entry, conversion and compilation of the institution’s financial data; training users, etc.). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Mali Starting Year 2002 Ending year 2003 Mali 2003 Mali Country Project 22 Financial Partners ANALYSIS, CONFIGURATION, INTRODUCTION AND OPERATIONAL STARTUP OF SIG-DID IN THE NYÈSIGISO NETWORK IN MALI (DECISION) The follow up of the implementation methodology carried out in collaboration with the Nyèsigiso staff made it possible to rapidly integrate the new software and the new procedure for information management system (SID-DID/DECISION) in the network. The implementation team composed of Nyèsigiso personnel and DID experts carried out the activities described in the DID implementation methodology (i) installation of the SIG-DID program (ii) configuration of the SIGDID program (iii) installation of SIG-DID Solution (iv) training of IT staff. In addition, the implementation team trained users of the SIG program in managing data collection, processing and the production of reports. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2003 INTRODUCTION OF TRANSACTION SOFTWARE IN A FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE OF THE KAFO JIGINEW NETWORK IN MALI Coordinate the introduction of the SAF2000 program and ensure pre-introduction planning, operational startup and post-introduction follow up (preparation of work stations; entry, conversion and compilation of the institution’s financial data; training users, etc.). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2003 2005 LOW COST TECHNOLOGIES TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE POOREST This project will allow the network to continue its technological development: the development of processing centres for network data, integration of the management information system (MIS) with the SAF transactional software and the development of Palm Pilot technology for solidarity group lending. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mali 2004 2004 TRAINING OF TRAINERS OF THE ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONNELLE DES INSTITUTIONS DE LA MICROFINANCE (APIM) APIM/Mali has drawn up and applied an Action Plan for Training. Following approval of the training modules, APIM/Mali is now ready for the final phase of its Action Plan for Training and wishes to certify its trainers in the use of modules designed by international experts. Projet de développement du secteur financier (PDSF) Mali 2005 2005 DESIGNING A MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE JIGIYASOBA UNION OF CECS Introducing a management information system (DID DECISION system). DID provided JIGIYASOBA with an analysis of various options that could help it optimize the resources of the network and the financial cooperatives. They were presented with a choice of software for accounting and loan portfolio follow-up along with the various options for implementation and tools that can accompany these software programs. Jigiyasoba network and Projet de développement du secteur financier (PDSF) Mali 2005 2005 DRAWING UP BUSINESS PLANS FOR THE KONDO JIGIMA, JIGIYASOBA AND PASACOOP NETWORKS Through the various phases and in collaboration with the three networks of savings and credit cooperatives and with the key individuals (directors, senior executive staff and other stakeholders), drawing up of business plans for each of the three networks. Projet de développement du secteur financier (PDSF) Mali 2005 2006 SET UP OF THE DID SAF AND DECISION SYSTEMS IN THE KAFO JIGINEW NETWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES This project was an opportunity to support modernization of operations in certain cooperatives in the Kafo Jiginew network in Mali. The SAF transactional system was adapted to the requirements of this microfinance network in function of the products and services offered to members. In addition, the SIGDID decision-making support system was installed and made operational in the apex structure, to facilitate follow up with the various entities in the network. Union des caisses mutuelles d’épargne et de crédit du Mali « Kafo Jiginew » Mali 2005 2007 SET UP OF AN ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC) Set up an EFC in the NYÈSIGISO network designed for financial and operational sustainability. The EFC will be perfectly integrated with and complementary to the market of the NYÈSIGISO financial cooperatives, linked to non-financial services and able to deliver a range of savings and credit services tailored to the needs of business people, agricultural producers and mortgage borrowers. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 2006 2006 TRAINING THE FINANCIAL SURVEILLANCE TEAM OF THE KAFO JIGINEW NETWORK OF Union des Caisses mutuelles FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN THE USE OF THE SAF TRANSACTIONAL SYSTEM d’épargne et de crédit du Training inspectors of the financial surveillance service in the use of the SAF program. Mali "Kafo Jiginew" Understanding and mastery of inspection tools adapted to computerized financial cooperatives so that inspectors can fulfill their role in the cooperatives and in distance control. Mali 2007 2009 REGIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRES (EFC) Support the development of the private sector and job creation through sustainable provision of savings and credit financial services adapted to the needs of entrepreneurs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mali 2007 2008 SUPPORT FOR THE BANK OF AFRICA (BOA) Provide specialized technical support to optimize capacities of bank staff specifically dedicated to managing complex files with major risk. This will be done by strengthening the credit authorization, analysis and management processes for residential credit and consumer credit. Nertherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Mali Starting Year 2007 Ending year 2007 Mali 2009 Mali Country Project 23 Financial Partners FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PARTIAL GUARANTEE FUND CONCERNING THE AGRICULTURAL COMPETITIVENESS AND DIVERSIFICATION PROJECT (ACDP / PCDA) Describe in detail the legal, financial, technical and economic feasibility of setting up a partial guarantee fund. Specifically, the study is to determine (i) the conditions for risk coverage regarding project targets that will make it possible to achieve the goal of promoting agricultural production chains prior to a second phase in which the entire rural sector is targeted; (ii) analyze potential market needs for the guarantee fund based on ACDP targets (Years 2 to 5) and (iii) assess the rural market overall. Agetier-Mali and World Bank 2009 IMPROVED SOCIO-ECONOMIC INCLUSION OF THE DISABLED IN BAMAKO Encourage full participation by disabled persons in the country’s social and economic development by improving their inclusion in society and the economy in the Bamako district. Project conducted in partnership with Handicap International. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2009 2010 DEVELOPMENT OF 2010-2014 BUSINESS PLAN FOR NYÈSIGISO NETWORK Equip the Nyèsigiso network with a new business plan to cover the 2010-2014 timeframe. This will involve providing assistance to team groups within the network as they examine the issues and challenges facing the organization over the next five years and encourage participation by all in achieving business results. The expected outcomes are to: (i) establish a network diagnostic analysis and propose priorities for the next five years; and (ii) establish business objectives or targets for 2010-2014 across the Nyèsigiso network. Nyèsigiso network Mali 2011 2011 STRENGTHENING THE CCS/SFD DECENTRALIZED FINANCIAL SERVICES CONTROL AND Growth Support Project MONITORING UNIT (PAC) The CCS/SFD is the agency that provides oversight by the state of the microfinance sector. Created in 2006, this unit is attached to Mali’s Ministry of Finance and has the role of providing directives for certification requests; controlling and overseeing the SFDs; collecting, processing and disseminating statistical data in addition to proposing regulatory sanctions and enforcement measures for the SFD sector. The objective of this project is to conduct a mission by a DID expert in the area of inspection to provide assistance and coaching so that effective inspections will be carried out in computerized SFDs in Mali and improve the knowledge and practices of the CCS/SFD inspectors Mali 2013 2013 EVALUATION OF TEST TO DEVELOP A CUSTOMER BASE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Handicap International WITHIN THE NYÈSIGISO NETWORK IN MALI Canada (HIC) Evaluate the results of a test to develop a customer base of persons with disabilities within the network of savings and credit cooperatives of the Nyèsigiso network in Mali, analyze the societal impact of the institution’s social performance and its impact on borrowers and make recommendations. Identify the main types of leverage and major obstacles for the overall approach if applied across the Nyèsigiso network and its impact on the institution in order to issue recommendations for scale-up involving other microfinance institutions. Mali 2013 2013 UPDATING OF STRATEGO SYSTEM WITHIN THE KAFO JIGINEW MALIAN NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES The mandate consists of updating the Stratego business intelligence software package within the Malian Kafo Jiginew federation of savings and credit unions. The Malian Kafo Jiginew federation has the management information needed for strategic decision making and producing the reports required by supervisory authorities. Mali 2014 2020 AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL FINANCE IN MALI (FARM) Foreign Affairs, Trade and Malian financial institutions contribute to the development of the agricultural sector and to Development Canada food security as a result of a strategy providing access to better adapted financial services. For (DFATD) this purpose, the DID/FADQDI consortium is setting up a strategy for agricultural financing based on the professionalization of financial and insurance institutions using mechanisms such as: (i) a loan guarantee program supported by a fund and (ii) a crop insurance program supported by an insurance fund. Using the technical expertise supplied by DID and FADQDI, the supply of secure financial services is developed, access to agricultural and agricultural entrepreneurship credit is improved and job creation in the agri-food sector is stimulated. Mauritania 1990 1990 FEASIBILITY STUDY Study of the emergence of rural and urban savings and credit cooperatives in Mauritania. Central Bank of Mauritania Mauritania 1996 1996 CREATION OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES After having actualized the 1990 study, the project intended to support to the Central Bank of Mauritania concerning the proposal for the emergence of savings and credit cooperatives and the identification of potential leads for intervention possibilities. Central Bank of Mauritania Mauritania 1997 1999 PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE EMERGENCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN MAURITANIA Creation of 11 economically viable savings and credit cooperatives that will be democratically managed and able to accumulate savings and grant credit to their members; setting up of a support unit for local micro-enterprises; improvement in the regulatory and institutional milieu in which the savings and credit cooperatives operate. Central Bank of Mauritania Confédération des institutions financières (CIF) DID’s Professional Experience Mauritania Starting Year 1998 Ending year 2004 Mauritania 2001 Mauritania Country Project 24 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Contribute to the fight against poverty by improving the abilities and opportunities for development among communities in Mauritania by making locally managed microfinance services available which are suited to their needs and financial capabilities. Set up a network of mutuals covering the main regional economic centres to provide the general public with access to quality financial intermediation services that generate a return and are sustainable. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2001 WORKSHOP ON CAPITALIZING ON MICROFINANCE ACHIEVEMENTS IN MAURITANIA Undertake an assessment of the overall situation of MFIs and their legal, economic and social environment in order to determine elements on which to base a national strategy for microfinance. Agence de promotion des caisses populaires d’épargne et de crédit (PROCAPEC) 2004 2004 STRENGTHEN THE SURVEILLANCE OF THE MICROFINANCE UNIT WITHIN THE CENTRAL BANK OF MAURITANIA The objective of the mission consists of defining, as the first phase, a technical assistance project devoted to strengthening the institutional and professional capacity of the BCM Microfinance Unit, which is in charge of supervising microfinance institutions. Another objective of the mission is to define the extent of this project and its components and to formulate recommendations with regard to the legislation currently proposed. FIRST Initiative (funded by World Bank) Morocco 1995 1996 PROGRAM FOR HOUSING FINANCING Carry out an evaluation or provide outside expertise with regard to the current situation and actual constraints of the Moroccan financial sector with regard to its financial structure and the quality of existing mortgage implementation tools. World Bank Morocco 2008 2008 DIAGNOSTIC MISSION ON THE MICROCREDIT SITUATION Consultative Group to Assist Perform a diagnostic to determine the origin, extent and details of the microcredit crisis, if the Poorest (CGAP) there is one. Make recommendations for managing the crisis and equip the microfinance institutions (MFI) with the tools to manage outstanding payments. Analyze the overall situation of microcredit in Morocco. Meet with the 4 main NGO/MFIs, the central bank and the Minister of Finance, and the main creditors and donor agencies and hold a small workshop on managing credit crises. Niger 1985 1988 SUPPORT TO THE ASSOCIATION DES FEMMES DU NIGER (AFN) Vocational and financial support for the AFN’s institutional development. Training of staff. Set-up of a research and action unit. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Niger 1989 1990 SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT Support to the Department for the improvement of the socio-economic situation of the Nigerian women by enabling them to take charge of their own development. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Niger 1989 1994 SUPPORT TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE DIFFA DEPARTMENT, PHASE I (PADDAD) To boost self-framing work structures, namely cooperative structures, by making them financially independent and participatory in all the general activities of this rural country. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Niger 1990 1994 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND WOMEN’S ADVANCEMENT Institutional and organizational support to the Department of Social Affairs and Women’s Advancement. Implementation of a maximum of 50 socio-economic projects. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Niger 1995 1996 SUPPORT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS (PRAEF) Support for the management of the program and the organizational development of select groups for starting-up and following-up of anticipated activities as well as providing technical and financial support for the start-up of a COOPEC (Savings and Credit Cooperatives). DFATD Canada-Niger Counterpart Fund Niger 1995 1998 SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DIFFA, PHASE II Consolidation of pepper production by increasing productivity, better control of production costs and organization of marketing in order to help producers and their organizations while preserving the potential of the biological milieu. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Niger 1998 2005 SUPPORT FOR THE WOMEN’S SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUAL IN NIGER (PRAMEF) Improvement in the living conditions of women and their families, based on economic rehabilitation involving developing entrepreneurship for women. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Niger 2003 2003 DRAW UP A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MCPEC NETWORK (MOUVEMENT DES CAISSES POPULAIRES D’ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT) Draw up a five-year development plan for the MCPEC network. Analyze MCPEC’s situation and validate the diagnostic of the current situation presented under the methodology for the business plan (i) market situation (ii) financial situation (iii) organizational development (iv) definition of orientations and goals. (v) draw up five-year financial projections. PDSFR DID’s Professional Experience Starting Year 2004 Ending year 2007 Rwanda 1977 Rwanda Country Niger Project 25 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR RESTRUCTURING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MCPEC POPULAR SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Transmit a methodology, instrumentation and training in order that they may turn around their situation and offer financial services that are viable, profitable and adapted to their needs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) PDFSR World Bank 1989 DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUTARA VALLEY Socio-economic supervision for the relocation of 200 families to 130 hectares of new land. Technical and financial support for the institutional development of a rice-crop cooperative. Phase I: 1977-82 Phase II: 1984-86 Phase III: 1986-89 Société de développement du Mutara (SDM), Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Experco 1983 1983 MISSION OF ASSESSMENT/DEVELOPMENT OF POPULAR BANKS Financial and socio-economic analysis of the future development of the Banques Populaires in Rwanda. Swiss Intercooperation Rwanda 1989 1990 OVAPAM STUDY The objective of this study is to assess the cattle-rearing situation in the Mutara region and to verify the feasibility of grouping cattle-breeders together to take charge of some of the related activities, thereby, allowing for the progressive disengagement of the State. Ministry of Agriculture (MINAGRI) Rwanda 1989 1992 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE DUTÉRIMBERE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Consolidation of the structure and organization of the Duterimbere Women’s Association in order that it may continue its development and improve its intervention among the beneficiaries. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Rwanda 1990 1996 SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVE NETWORKS OF THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF THE GREAT Foreign Affairs, Trade and LAKES COUNTRIES (CODERVAM), PHASE I AND II Development Canada Maintenance of past achievements with cooperatives already supported by DID. Identification (DFATD) of potential new partners likely to develop cooperative links with our corporation. Rwanda 1993 1995 SUPPORT FOR NETWORKS OF COOPERATIVES OF THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF THE GREAT LAKES COUNTRIES (CEPGL) Preservation of achievements with the cooperatives already supported by DID. Identification of new potential partners that might develop collaborative ties with DID. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Rwanda 1998 2000 SUPPORT FOR THE MINISTRY FOR GENDER, FAMILY AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS IN RWANDA (MIGEPROFE) Contribute to promoting women and the family in view of national reconstruction and sustainable development. Contract executed with CRC SOGEMA. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Rwanda 2001 2001 SUPPORT FOR THE BANQUE NATIONALE DU RWANDA Promote adoption of instructions for the microfinance sector. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Rwanda 2001 2010 SUPPORT FOR RWANDAN MICROFINANCE Support component for the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR): Drafting of a legal and regulatory framework for the microfinance and savings and credit cooperatives sector in Rwanda with the BNR ensuring proper application. Creation of a COOPEC and MFI supervision cell within the BNR ensuring application of the legal and regulatory framework. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Support component for the Entrepreneur Financial Centre for (EFC)(business centre): Creation of a financial institution as a corporation in which DID is the major shareholder. This financial institution will be capable of identifying and responding strategically to the needs of microentrepreneurs and men and women producers. Development of the delivery of financial services designed to meet the needs of poor populations, especially women, in rural and urban areas. COOPEC = Savings and Credit Cooperatives Rwanda 2004 2004 SUPERVISION OF THE BANQUES POPULAIRES BY THE UBPR (UNION DES BANQUES POPULAIRES DU RWANDA Complete an assessment and diagnosis of supervisory procedures in force at the Union des Banques populaires du Rwanda and of internal control procedures in the local banks. This assessment includes examination of documentation, methodology, internal controls in the local banks and assessment tools for internal control used by inspectors from the apex organization, reports produced by the inspectors and follow up of problem cases. World Council of Credit Union (WOCCU) Rwanda 2004 2006 DEVELOPMENT OF A CENTRAL RISK BUREAU AT THE NATIONAL BANK OF RWANDA (BNR) Establish a structure and procedures for a risk management central agency. Develop internal systems and procedures. Train staff so that they are capable of managing a central risk bureau. FIRST Initiative (funded by World Bank) Senegal 1985 1985 PRE-FEASIBILITY/PRIVATIZATION STUDY OF A FISHING PROJECT (CAPAS) Investigation of the possibilities and probabilities of existing wholesale fish markets. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Senegal Starting Year 1988 Ending year 1996 Senegal 1990 Senegal Country Project 26 Financial Partners PRO-PÊCHE / SERVI-PÊCHE PROGRAM Technical and financial support to develop financial services for local fisheries on the Atlantic coast while consolidating the expertise of the Caisse nationale du crédit agricole du Sénégal (CNCAS) in the area of maritime savings and credit. Phase I: 1988-93 Phase II: 1993-96 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Reciprocal CanadianSenegalese Fund 1992 MUTUAL BENEFIT BANKING OPERATIONS Identification and set-up of conditions facilitating the emergence and development of a private and autonomous mutual benefit financial system. World Bank 1992 1995 SUPPORT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST AIDS Institutional and technical support at the national, regional and local levels in order to provide various Senegalese NGOs, associations and institutions with technical and financial support in terms of information, education and communication on AIDS and STDs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Reciprocal CanadianSenegalese Fund Senegal 1992 1997 WEST AFRICAN STATES CENTRAL BANK (BCEAO) IN SENEGAL (PARMEC/UEMOA) Support project aimed at the emergence and consolidation of a savings and credit cooperatives network in the West African Monetary Union and participation in the formulation of an outline law and related orders. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Senegal 1993 1993 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CREATION OF A SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS IN SENEGAL (PAMÉCAS) Establish and demonstrate the relevance and feasibility of a program to support the cooperative savings and credit sector in Senegal in order to improve financial intermediation in urban areas (Dakar) and throughout the country. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Senegal 1994 2000 PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MUTUAL SAVINGS AND CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS (COOPERATIVES) IN SENEGAL (PAMECAS) Technical and financial support for the emergence of a network of 27 savings and credit mutuals in urban areas (Dakar, Pikine and Rufisque). Professional support for the Alliance du Crédit et de l'Épargne pour la Production (ACEP) in its transition from a project structure, decentralization and reorganization of its data processing services. Promotion of the concept of savings and credit mutuals and cooperatives as a tool in Senegal. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Senegal 1994 1994 MISSION TO SUPPORT THE MUTUALIZATION OF ACEP (ALLIANCE DU CRÉDIT ET DE L'ÉPARGNE POUR LA PRODUCTION) Institutional support to ACEP for establishing a solid base on which to initiate the transition from a project structure to a mutualistic (cooperative) structure. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Senegal 1995 1998 ACCESS FOR SENEGALESE WOMEN TO FINANCIAL SERVICES (AFSSEF) Consolidation and development of the individual or collective economic activities of women from the Pikine and Rufisque districts through: access to financial services, awareness raising, training, and all other related and follow-up activities. Creating the conditions necessary for the integration of women into financial institutions as well as making them financially responsible. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Senegal 2000 2004 CONSOLIDATION OF THE UM-PAMECAS NETWORK Provide lasting access to the adapted financial intermediation services to small entrepreneurs and women in the Cap-Vert region, otherwise excluded from the commercial banking system. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Senegal 2004 2005 CREATION OF AN ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC), PHASE I Technical support for setting up an EFC in order to increase the mutuals' share of the market and develop new markets increase member loyalty and satisfaction in the mutuals improve financial performance of the mutuals, especially their operational efficiency encourage professional development and maximize the expertise of marketing staff in the mutuals limit competition between mutuals build the capacity of women entrepreneurs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) UM-PAMÉCAS network Senegal 2006 2007 SUPPORT FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC), PHASE II Support development of the private sector and employment through a sustained offer of savings and credit financial services adapted to the needs of entrepreneurs in Senegal. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)and the UMPAMÉCAS network Senegal 2009 2014 MICROFINANCE DATA PROCESSING CENTRES Set-up of data processing centres in 3 regions of Senegal (Dakar, the North and the South) in order to provide mutually-owned processing services for MFI operations in these areas. Transfer the processing centres and all expertise to a local organization in order to ensure sustainable services. The main innovation consists of mobilizing and grouping Senegalese MFIs around a joint project offering access to centralized data processing of their operations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Senegal Starting Year 2009 Ending year 2010 Senegal 2010 Senegal Country 27 Project Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR THE TANDEM PROJECT (TRANSFER ASSISTANCE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERTISE IN MICROFINANCE Improve the financial services offered to poor communities, mainly those in rural areas, by improving MFI professionalism and by building capacity. The strategies employed to implement the project are (i) group activities (training sessions/seminars) to develop shared knowledge among MFI staff; (ii) targeted technical interventions and coaching for partners based on their needs using a team of national experts (iii) sharing of good practices among MFIs in the sub-region. Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF) 2011 SET UP OF A CENTRALIZED CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU FOR THE SECTOR OF MICROFINANCE IN THE WEST AFRICAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY STATES (WAEMU) Perform a feasibility study aims to offer technical, organizational and legal solutions for the establishment of a centralized credit information bureau to the microfinance sector in WAEMU and to assess the cost of implementation. The main objective of the establishment of the centralized credit information bureau is to increase financial intermediation for WAEMU countries by helping microfinance institutions to adequately analyze credit applications and improve their decision-making. Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) with financing from LuxDevelopment 2014 2015 NATIONAL SURVEY ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN SENEGAL The national survey on financial inclusion in Senegal is aimed at better understanding of the actual and potential demand for financial products and services in order to meet the demand sustainably. The results of the survey will be taken into account in formulating the national microfinance strategy and its action plan to expand and improve the supply of financial services. Government of Senegal Tanzania 2001 2004 DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AIMED AT THE RESTRUCTURING OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN THE DAR ES SALAAM REGION Develop a model for restructuring financial cooperatives on the Tanzanian market through implementation of a turnaround and institutional strengthening program within 6 to 10 SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperatives). At the same time develop services to be provided to small and micro-enterprises by forging alliances with commercial banks and possibly through the creation of an entrepreneurs SACCO. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Tanzania 2003 2004 RURAL FINANCE INSTITUTIONS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (RUFIP) (PHASES I AND II) Clearly establish the roles and responsibilities of DID, FISEDA and other partners, concerning skills development at FISEDA. This will involve training and supervision of resources at FISEDA and participating SACCOs. Financial Services and Enterprises Development Association (FISEDA) Tanzania 2004 2005 SUPPORT TO SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES SOCIETIES (SACCOS) Improvement of the economic condition and quality of life of Tanzanian, especially men and women living in rural areas, through the provision of a steady and secure source of financial services adapted to their needs. Department for International Development (DFID) Tanzania 2005 2007 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DUNDULIZA LTD AND ITS ASSOCIATED SACCOS Improvement of the economic condition and quality of life of Tanzanian, especially men and women living in rural areas, through the provision of a steady and secure source of financial services adapted to their needs. Financial sector deepening trust (FSDT) Tanzania 2005 2009 FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (FCMP) Ensure institutional strengthening of Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCOBS) for executives and technicians in the SACCOS and the cooperative sector in Tanzania and English-speaking Africa by setting up a distance training program. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Tanzania 2007 2009 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DUNDULIZA LTD AND ITS ASSOCIATED SACCOS extension) Continue support for the Dunduliza network of SACCOS and lead the network as a whole to full sustainability in order to provide continuing outreach for poor clients (depositors and borrowers) in both rural and urban areas. Financial sector deepening trust (FSDT) Tanzania 2009 2010 RECOVERY PLAN FOR DUNDULIZA-DID PARTNERSHIP The objectives of the project over the medium term are (i) Set up a network of 25 coops that are financially self-sufficient (ii) Ensure that the financial cooperatives can cover the costs of a secondary-level service structure (iii) Ensure smooth disengagement of DID support through the transfer of expertise and know-how and by gradual appropriation of management responsibilities by Dunduliza staff. Dunduliza network DID’s Professional Experience Country Tanzania Starting Year 2011 Ending year 2015 28 Project Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC TANZANIA) Organizing and conducting the operations and management of the Entrepreneur Financial Centre (EFC) set up and operated by DID. The EFCs are community finance institutions specializing in providing financial products and services to entrepreneurs. DID supplies technical support and consulting services to the EFC for organization and development. A Build-Operate-Transfer strategy has been adopted for the project. This approach includes promoting popular shareholder plans and a focus on DID technological solutions and toolkits. The project ensures that the EFC offer entrepreneurs a tailor-made approach to increased access to financial products and services by means of professional management and qualified, specialized staff. The EFC offers its clients the possibility of gradually owning a stake in the institution using innovative and unique access to ownership mechanisms (CSOP/ESOP programmes). As a result, this business model is unique and distinctive in the microfinance sector because its strategy is centered on capacity building and firm anchoring in the community through local collective ownership. EFC Tanzania M.F.C Limited and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Shareholders: Blue Orchard, Triple Jump, DID, AfricInvest, local shareholders Tanzania / Zanzibar 2012 2012 CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MICROFINANCE POLICY FOR ZANZIBAR Bank of Tanzania Undertake situational analysis of access to financial service in Zanzibar focusing on : (i) Institutions that provide microfinance services and their capacity to reach the poor; (ii) Segment of the population that is likely to benefit from the policy; (iii) Conduct consultative meetings with key stakeholders (government -local and central-, civil society, practitioners, service providers, etc., to ensure that the process of developing the policy is adequately participatory and informative; (iv) Prepare a Microfinance Policy draft that includes key components necessary for development and sustainable growth of microfinance sector in Zanzibar; (v) Conduct stakeholders workshop to discuss draft microfinance policy.. Togo 2014 2015 French Development Agency (AFD) Togo 2011 2012 STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF FUCEC-TOGO TO INTERVENE WITH SMES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR SMES To be carried out in three phases, the mandate will target capacity building for FUCEC-Togo's involvement in SME/SMI financing, better identification of the needs of existing and potential clients, and addressing these needs through policies, procedures and a range of adapted products and monitoring mechanisms. PILOT PROJECT FOR INTERCAISSE DEPOSIT SERVICES (SYSCOFOP) After introduction of the intercaisse system in Togo, the FUCEC-Togo apex institution expressed the need to manage the SYSCOFOP product using the new version of the platform. DID is to oversee installation and deployment at FUCEC of the version that includes the SYSCOFOP solution and conduct a pilot project with those using the system. The intended purpose is to train system managers and operators for the SYSCOFOP pilot project within the network and within FUCEC to install, deploy and test the system with a promoter from the Solidarité caisse financial institution Tunisia 1993 1997 INTRODUCTION OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) MASTER PLAN Revision of the IT system architecture of the Housing Bank in order to adapt it to the current needs of the institution. Design of automatic control mechanisms and procedures for software operations. Mandate executed in collaboration with the IT firm CGI. Tunisian Housing Bank Tunisia 1994 1994 CAREER MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Provide support through a highly qualified consultant to conduct a seminar for participants to help them prepare a résumé and choose a career. Instruct participants in how to draw up a skills profile. Tunisian Housing Bank and Professional Association of Bankers of Tunisia Tunisia 2014 2014 DEFINITION OF FUTURE ACTIVITIES FOR COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF MICROINSURANCE IN TUNISIA The project aims at (i) rapidly launching an organized approach to developing microinsurance using a national diagnostic study of the insurance market and microinsurance in Tunisia, (ii) allowing microfinance institutions (MFI) by convention to continue to develop microinsurance despite a number of difficulties under current regulations, (iii) encouraging rapprochement among insurers and MFIs to clear the way to a shared point of view (iv) maintaining interest among the various actors in developing microinsurance using regular quarterly activities and (v) creating an agency for setting microinsurance product fees (a client database of insured risks, fees and compensation). French Development Agency (AFD) FUCEC-Togo apex institution (Faîtière des Unités Coopératives d'Épargne et de Crédit du Togo) DID’s Professional Experience Country Uganda Starting Year 2011 Ending year 2015 Project 29 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC UGANDA) Organizing and conducting the operations and management of the Entrepreneur Financial Centre (EFC) set up and operated by DID. The EFCs are community finance institutions specializing in providing financial products and services to entrepreneurs. DID supplies technical support and consulting services to the EFC for organization and development. A Build-Operate-Transfer strategy has been adopted for the project. This approach includes promoting popular shareholder plans and a focus on DID technological solutions and toolkits. The project ensures that the EFC offer entrepreneurs a tailor-made approach to increased access to financial products and services by means of professional management and qualified, specialized staff. The EFC offers its clients the possibility of gradually owning a stake in the institution using innovative and unique access to ownership mechanisms (CSOP/ESOP programmes). As a result, this business model is unique and distinctive in the microfinance sector because its strategy is centered on capacity building and firm anchoring in the community through local collective ownership. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Shareholders: Blue Orchard, Triple Jump, DID, AfricInvest, BIO, local shareholders Zaire 1970 1991 SAVINGS AND CREDIT FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT (COOPEC) Support to Union des coopératives centrales d’épargne et de crédit du Zaïre (UCCEC) for the management of its network of financial cooperatives. Phase I: 1970-76 Phase II: 1976-82 Phase III: 1982-84 Phase IV: 1984-87 Phase V: 1987-91 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1976 1981 MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Set-up of one testing station in Luhotu and three local testing stations for the production of potatoes, beans, corn, wheat and rice seed as well as various other vegetables. Creation of small projects in the Luhotu region (battle against erosion, fish breeding, tanning, breeding, animal haulage, etc.). Phase I: 1976-80 Phase II: 1980-1981 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1984 1990 SUPPORT TO THE ASSOCIATION DES GROUPEMENTS D’ÉLEVEURS DU NORD-KIVU (ACOGENOKI) Organization of local cooperative groups as well as the Association des groupements d’éleveurs du Nord-Kivu; support to the popularization of production and animal health techniques. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1985 1990 SUPPORT TO THE ASSOCIATION COOPÉRATIVE DES ÉLEVEURS DE L’ITURI (ACOOPELI) Technical and financial support to groups of livestock breeders of the Ituri region in order to increase herd productivity and improve the marketing of breeding products. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1985 1991 GOMA SLAUGHTERHOUSE Support for management in administration, finance and trade as well as slaughterhouse operations. Phase I: 1985 Phase II: 1985-86 Phase III: 1987-91 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1988 1989 SUPPORT TO WOMEN SHOPKEEPERS IN THE 5TH DISTRICT Technical and financial support to women keeping tripe shops in the perspective of their taking charge and maintaining better control over activities related to the stocking and marketing of their products. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1988 1991 WOMEN’S ACCESS TO CREDIT Technical and financial support with a view of facilitating women’s access to credit by setting up a credit service intended for women: training, security funds, support to management, channelling savings in productive sectors, and women’s access to management jobs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Africa 2000 Zaire 1989 1991 GROUPING OF NGOS OF NORTH-KIVU Support to local communities and NGOs to successfully carry out their development project and contribute to the organization of a regional grouping of the North-Kivu NGOs in order to set-up and manage a technical resources office capable of adequately meeting the financial needs, and supplying training and a framework to the NGOs and their clientele. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1989 1992 COUNTRY RADIO PROJECT IN KIVU Fostering awareness, providing training and information, and explaining in simple terms the functioning of a country radio station to user organizations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1990 1990 MULTI-RESOURCE CENTRE, KIVU Feasibility study for the introduction of a service centre for an agri-foodstuffs firm in NorthKivu. Agence de coopération culturelle et technique (ACCT) Zaire 1990 1995 SUPPORT FOR THE LIVESTOCK ORGANIZATIONS IN NORD-KIVU (VALENOKI) Support to breeders in order to improve production and marketing conditions of cattle farms in Nord-Kivu by favouring the associative approach. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zaire 1991 1993 TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT TO UNION DES COOPÉRATIVES CENTRALES D’ÉPARGNE ET DE CRÉDIT DU ZAÏRE (UCCEC) AND ITS NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (COOCEC) Support of a minimum number of activities for preserving the achievements of more than twenty years of cooperation with DID. Maintenance of a minimum number of professional services at the COOCECs and fulfillment of a series of training activities to reinforce network cohesion and the professional expertise of directors and managers. This project is one of the transitional measures to support UCCEC and its affiliated COOCECs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Zambia Starting Year 2008 Ending year 2008 Zambia 2009 2015 Country Project 30 Financial Partners BUSINESS PLAN FOR REVIVAL OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE STRUCTURE IN ZAMBIA Zambia Co-operative Assist ZCF in the preparation of a 5-year business plan and strategic vision with regards to the Federation Ltd. (ZCF) re-launching of Co-operative Bank of Zambia (CoBZ) operations. The business plan (20092013) reflected the need for strengthening the primary Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) through the establishment of CoBZ as an apex bank providing financial and non-financial services to SACCOS. The plan included financial projections with key assumptions to ensure the sustainability of the structure. It also identified potential sources of donor funding to support implementation. SUPPORT FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC ZAMBIA) Organizing and conducting the operations and management of the Entrepreneur Financial Centre (EFC) set up and operated by DID. The EFCs are community finance institutions specializing in providing financial products and services to entrepreneurs. DID supplies technical support and consulting services to the EFC for organization and development. A Build-Operate-Transfer strategy has been adopted for the project. This approach includes promoting popular shareholder plans and a focus on DID technological solutions and toolkits. The project ensures that the EFC offer entrepreneurs a tailor-made approach to increased access to financial products and services by means of professional management and qualified, specialized staff. The EFC offers its clients the possibility of gradually owning a stake in the institution using innovative and unique access to ownership mechanisms (CSOP/ESOP programmes). As a result, this business model is unique and distinctive in the microfinance sector because its strategy is centered on capacity building and firm anchoring in the community through local collective ownership. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Pulse Financial Services Limited (PFSL) and EFC Zambia Shareholders: Blue Orchard, Triple Jump, DID, AfricInvest, local shareholders Zambia 2012 2013 INTERCONNECTING EFC ZAMBIA Implement within the EFC Zambia (PFSL) a transactional interconnection system. This project will allow EFC Zambia to provide financial services to entrepreneurs of six branches, including four in urban or peri-urban areas and two in the rural sector, in addition to six business loan centers. Project realized in partnership with Bamboo Investments SARL. Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF) Zambia 2012 2012 MARKET ANALYSIS OF THE INSURANCE SECTOR IN ZAMBIA This project has the goal of describing the insurance market in Zambia: its history, growth, market share by sector, etc. It will identify and describe the main insurance companies operating in Zambia (structure of ownership, certification, financial results, etc.) as well as analyze the microinsurance sector in this country (main stakeholders, types of products and conditions, financial results, etc.). Regulatory authorities will be consulted to obtain a copy of applicable regulations, both for the insurance companies and for microinsurance activities and to obtain their vision of the sector for the coming years (needs, etc.), and to understand the requirements for earning the right to operate in Zambia, reporting obligations, etc. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Zambia 2015 2015 STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED ON STRATEGIES TO INCREASE SAVINGS DEPOSITS AT THE EFC EFC Zambia ZAMBIA This project is aimed at exploring the ways and means to increase the mobilization of savings within the EFC in order to (i) reduce the cost of funds and, as a result, improve EFC profitability and (ii) improve stability for the cost of funds, which has been as volatile as Zambia's currency DID’s Professional Experience 31 AMERICAS & CARIBBEAN Interventions taking place in a specific region or within regional projects in the Americas or in the Caribbean Country Latin America Starting Year 1985 Ending year 1993 Project Financial Partners SUPPORT TO THE CONFEDERACION LATINO-AMERICANA DE COOPERATIVAS DE AHORRO Y Foreign Affairs, Trade and CREDITO (COLAC) NETWORK Development Canada Improvement of the quality of management and services offered by the federations pertaining (DFATD) to technical assistance, advisory auditing and internal management. Countries targeted: Panama, Bolivia, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, and El Salvador. Phase I: 1985-1986 Phase II: 1986-1989 Phase III: 1990-1993. FEDECREDITO (Costa Rica): carry out an information technologies master plan. FEDECACES (El Salvador): organizational and financial diagnostic; market study for savings and credit products; feasibility study for international transfers of funds. FECACNIC (Nicaragua): loans to microenterprises and recapitalization of savings and credit cooperatives. Latin America 1996 1998 SUPPORT FOR THE LATIN AMERICAN COOPERATIVE MOVEMENT Improve the competitiveness of the Latin American cooperative movement by supporting transformation of production structures and adaptation of products and services. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Latin America 1997 2001 PROGRAM FOR THE TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY TO COOPERATIVE BANKS IN THE SOUTHERN CONE (BANCOSUD) Strengthening of participation by cooperative banks in providing competitive financial services to their clientele in small and medium sized business and individual savings. Countries targeted: Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Latin America 1998 1999 SUPPORT FOR THE 1999 REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ALLIANCE (ICA) - BUREAU FOR THE AMERICAS Identify suitable strategies for adapting to the new constraints in the world economic environment especially in terms of financing cooperative enterprises. Stimulate cooperation and integration of those working in the field of cooperatives in Latin America. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)and other partners Latin America 1998 1999 IMPROVEMENT OF THE INSTITUTIONAL MILIEU AND STRENGTHENING OF NON CONVENTIONAL FINANCING ENTITIES FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS Contribute to economic modernization and support for equality. Improvement in the financial and technical support mechanisms for small and medium sized business in Central America within an outlook of equality and sustainable development. Countries targeted: Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) P.A.R. Program (Central America) Latin America 1998 2001 LATIN AMERICAN SCENARIOS Identify major trends which will have an impact on the development of cooperative-based financial services in Latin America. Provide government and regulatory authorities, international financial organizations and the cooperative sector with tools and concepts to better identify strategies designed to strengthen community finance. Define the foundations of an intervention strategy and offer DFATD reference points for policies dealing with strengthening the community-based financial sector in Latin America. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Latin America 1999 1999 AID FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE MITCH Supply food and medicine to victims of Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua and Honduras. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Latin America 1999 1999 IMPROVEMENT TO THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES Stimulate thought and cooperation among regulatory authorities in Latin America regarding the legal and regulatory framework for cooperatives. Help improve the legal framework for financial cooperatives in Mexico and Peru. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Latin America 2011 2014 REGIONAL PROJECT SUPPORTING GOVERNANCE OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE INSTITUTIONS IN LATIN AMERICA (PRAL) This project is aimed at improving governance within Latin American financial cooperatives along with their financial and social performance. To achieve this goal, DID experts will deliver various training sessions on financial management and governance to officers and managers in the cooperatives identified. During these sessions, vulnerable zones detected within these institutions will be addressed, the problems encountered analyzed and pragmatic solutions provided. Products and services will also be upgraded and the response to member needs improved. Countries targeted: Honduras, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1981 1983 MEMBER TRAINING PROGRAM (PEACS) Development and dissemination of a cooperative training program for members. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Country Regional project Starting Year 1982 Ending year 1984 Project REGIONAL COMPONENT Support for the definition and experimentation of a COLAC assistance program provided to its member federations in the fields of data processing, financial planning and management, accounting and production credit. 32 Financial Partners Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) SUPPORT TO THE CONFEDERACION LATINO-AMERICANA DE COOPERATIVAS DE AHORRO Y CREDITO (COLAC) NETWORK Support to the National Federation Members of COLAC. Regional project 1983 1984 BURSARIES IN QUEBEC Training courses (length: one month) in a Desjardins Group federation completed by a support and follow-up mission a few months later from a Desjardins Group resource person. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1994 1996 PROJECT FOR INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN DID AND THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE (ICA) Strategic positioning of the ICA in Latin America by establishing ties with players in the cooperative sector, sponsors and governments. Organization of thematic seminars. Support for reconversion of cooperative enterprises based on local or international markets. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1998 1999 MICOFINANCE MARKET ANALYSIS Analysis of existing and potential microfinance market, mostly in South America. Analysis of current operators. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 2002 2007 SUPPORT FOR LATIN AMERICAN PARTNERS BENEFITTING FROM DID INVESTMENT Provide technical support to DID partners in Latin America who are seeking to obtain financing or benefit from capital injections from DID and/or institutional investors to continue the development of their organizations taking a market-based approach. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1995 1996 ANALYSIS OF THE MICROFINANCE SECTOR Analysis of the existing and potential market for microfinance. Analysis of institutions operating in this market. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Bolivia 1995 1996 SUPPORT TO SAVINGS AND CREDIT MUTUALS Participation in an identification (definition) mission, improvement of our knowledge of the cooperative environment and identification of potential partners. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Brazil 1974 1976 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Enhancement of 30,000 hectares of land and forest in the Parintins (Amazon) region: grouping of farmers, improvement of agricultural production and marketing system. Peace and Development/Meters for Millions/DFATD Brazil 1992 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT IN THE AMAZON Valorization by local populations of the gathering and transformation of latex and other products collected from the Amazonian forest. Market research and organization of the communities. Subcontracting Roche Engineering Cons. Brazil 2004 2005 STRENGTHENING OF OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT AND SUPERVISE BASE COOPERATIVES INCLUDING TOOLS AND TRAINING FOR ALL DIRECTORS Diagnostic of certain strategic functions of the Paraná federation including its network of member financial cooperatives. The diagnostic includes recommendations establishing priorities and a work plan designed to improve performance in accomplishing the mission of the federation. Central das Cooperativas de Crédito do Estado de Paraná (SICOOB Central PR) Brazil 2007 2009 SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A UNION NETWORK OF MICROCREDIT FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN BRAZIL Carry out a series of activities enabling Développement Solidaire international (DSI), through its expertise, to significantly increase the efficiency and quality of its support for development of the ECOSOL network in Brazil. Développement Solidaire international (DSI) Canada 2014 2017 SOLIDARITY FINANCE PROGRAM Desjardins Group Solidarity-based finance products are a Desjardins approach, in association with the community, to overcoming financial exclusion. The three current products, Desjardins Mutual Assistance Funds, Desjardins Microcredit to Businesses and CréAvenir, are aimed at individuals experiencing temporary financial difficulties, the self-employed, often recent immigrants, who want to create their own jobs, as well as young people who want to start up new small businesses but who are excluded from the formal financial system. The support provided to this clientele consists of coaching or financial literacy programs supplied by a communitybased organization and in many cases a loan issued under advantageous terms and conditions. DID’s Professional Experience Caribbean Starting Year 2010 Ending year 2011 Caribbean 2012 Colombia Country 33 Project Financial Partners CONSULTING SERVICES FOR CARIBBEAN MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS CAPACITY BUILDING The overall objective is to contribute to the development of the microfinance industry in the Caribbean. The specific objective is, over a 15 months period, to define and implement capacity building plans that will enable 10 pre-identified MFIs to improve financial performance and outreach. In the end DID will contribute two long term experts plus a series of short term missions in the five countries in the project (Belize, Grenade, Jamaica, Suriname and St-Vincent). Additionally, two seminars will be held for the ensemble of the MFI sector of the region. Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) 2014 CARIBBEAN MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS CAPACITY BUILDING (phase II) The project’s general objective is to assist development of the microfinance industry in the Caribbean. The project is specifically intended to define and then implement capacity building plans that will enable the fifteen selected MFIs to increase their financial returns and extend their outreach. The interventions by DID experts are aimed at strengthening the activities carried out by staff members and strengthening strategic decision making by executives in addition to improving how microfinance training is released.In the end DID will contribute one long term expert plus a series of short term missions in the several countries (Bahamas, Belize, Grenade, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, St. Vincent, St. Lucia and Trinidad). Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), European Commission (EC) and Caribbean Development Bank 1984 1987 SAVINGS MOBILIZATION (UCONAL) Set-up on the entire territory of a savings mobilization program. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Colombia 1985 1986 DEFINITION AND DRAFTING OF A COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (AGRICULTURE) Development of a support program for cooperatives in agricultural marketing including a sectorial study, a defining mission and the drafting of an operational plan. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Colombia 1985 1990 COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF LA COCHA Consolidation of the production/marketing activities and the institutional reinforcement of ADC (Asociación para el Desarrollo Campesino). Phase I: 1985-1988 Phase II: 1989-1990 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Desjardins Group Colombia 1990 1991 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE ADC (PASTO) Strengthening of the cooperatives. Support of the Asociación para el Desarrollo Campesino’s actions at the regional level. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Colombia 1992 1994 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE ADC, PHASE II Financial support and technical assistance to be given as required to the farmers' development association (ADC) to enhance its intervention capacity. Counselling of farming collectivities. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Colombia 2014 2019 SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM IN COLOMBIA Provide farmers and associations of farmers a technical assistance enabling them to increase their contribution to the economic development and food security of their country while improving living conditions for their families and communities. Equip financial institutions so that they can better meet the needs of farmers and optimize their management procedures. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1984 1986 COMMUNITY AND COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT (FISHERIES) Support for the processing and marketing of fishing products. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1988 1989 SUPPORT TO ACI PROJECT Creation of an institution for the consultation, planning, representation and liaison between the principal actors involved in cooperative development in Central America and the Caribbean. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Swedish Cooperative Centre and Confederación de Cooperativas del Caribe y de Centroamérica (CCC-CA) Costa Rica 1988 1991 DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERMEN COMMUNITIES, PHASE I Increase of the production volume and productivity of fishing cooperatives as well as marketing and management. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1991 1994 SUPPORT FOR FISHING COOPERATIVES, PHASE II Strengthening of the role of non-commercial fishing cooperatives to improve income and living conditions of the populations belonging to communities on the Pacific Coast. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1992 1992 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FEDECREDITO MANAGERS Organization of an internship to foster awareness at the Desjardins Group specially designed for FEDECREDITO managers (Savings and Credit Cooperative Federation). World Council of Credit Union (WOCCU) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) DID’s Professional Experience Costa Rica Starting Year 1993 Ending year 1993 Costa Rica 1993 Costa Rica Country Project 34 Financial Partners REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE (ICA) In-depth discussions on the theme introduced by the conclusions of the 1992 conference and reinforcement of the decision-making process brought into play, for the Latin American cooperative movement, by the establishment of a program for reconversion and for cooperative competition. The conference was held in El Salvador. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1994 RECONVERSION OF ENTERPRISES IN THE COOPERATIVE SECTOR Organization of seminars to identify the profile of cooperative enterprises to be reconverted and definition with them of a concrete reconversion strategy. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1994 1996 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SETTING UP FEDECREDITO’S MASTER PLAN FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Technical assistance in specific areas given by Desjardins to FEDECREDITO federation for setting up its master scheme for an information system. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1995 1997 ANALYSIS OF THE FEDECREDITO NETWORK Analysis of countries in peril and an initial financial and administrative investigation of the FEDECREDITO network. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1996 1997 PROGRAM REGARDING INSURANCE Analysis of a project to market FEDECREDITO group insurance and possible participation in capital stock of new corporation. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1996 1998 SUPPORT FOR SISTEMA FEDECREDITO, R.L. Improvement of the institutional management information system and of the products and services offered by the cooperatives and network members. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Costa Rica 1996 1998 FINANCIAL IMPLICATION - FEDECREDITO Understanding and analysis of the Sistema FEDECREDITO. Network. Financing and investment proposal. Research on partnerships and investment repatriation. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Cuba 1996 1996 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR STUDY Realization of an exploratory mission, in cooperation with the Canadian Cooperative Association (CCA), in order to carry out an analysis of the possibilities for technical support that could be included in a support project for the financial or agricultural sectors. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Cuba 1999 2002 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Increase the availability of banking services and develop products and local installations for the benefit of the community. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Ecuador 2012 2013 BUSINESS PLAN OF THE “FUNDACIÓN PARA EL DESARROLLO INTEGRAL ESPOIR” Support for the transformation of the Foundation in a long-term viable regulated financial institution. This support consists of preparing a business plan which will serve as a source document to submit the agreement application and will support the negotiations between the future shareholders of the new financial institution to be created. Fundación para el Desarrollo Integral Espoir El Salvador 1993 1996 SUPPORT TO THE NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES OF EL SALVADOR (FEDECACES) Development and reinforcement of an integrated network of savings and credit cooperatives by helping to improve members’ socio-economic conditions. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1987 1990 MICRO-PROJECTS PROGRAM Experimental program aimed at reinforcing, at the local community level, the selfdevelopment capability of target groups lacking knowledge in the definition and management of small productive projects. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1988 1989 REVITALIZATION OF NORTH-EAST PLANTATIONS Support to the Association des petits planteurs du Nord-Est (APPNE) and to other farmer associations within the scope of land occupancy definition and enhancement of the agricultural resources of the plantations in the North-East. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1989 1991 RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Technical and financial support to impoverished populations affected by hurricane Gilbert by supporting basic initiatives mainly aimed at the reconstruction, repair and improvement of damaged or destroyed installations or equipment. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1989 1994 CREDIT FOR DEVELOPMENT Technical and financial support for the creation of a security fund intended for women shopkeepers and small entrepreneurs; the training in cooperative ventures of grassroots group monitors and supervisors; the funding of local consultation; subsidies to the Support Haitian Fund to help women (Fonds haïtien d’aide à la femme - FHAF) and the purchasing of office supplies for the financial cooperatives. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1990 1993 SUPPORT FOR THE SMALL GROWERS COOPERATIVE IN THE NORTHEASTImprovement of the socioeconomic conditions of the members of the Small Growers Cooperative of the Northeast (APPNE). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Haiti Starting Year 1991 Ending year 1992 Haiti 1991 Haiti Country Project 35 Financial Partners MICRO-ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM, PHASE II Improvement of the socioeconomic living conditions of members of the target groups. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1992 TRAINING MANUAL FOR MANAGING COOPERATIVES Development of a training guide for management of cooperatives to be used by trainers. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1993 1993 UNCDF - FARM CREDIT Preparation of an offer of service to UNCDF for the financial cooperatives in Vérettes and Petite Rivière, in association with Institut de recherche, de formation et d'expertise-conseil en gestion (IRFEC) in Port au Prince. United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) / United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Haiti 1993 1996 SUPPORT FOR MANAGEMENT OF COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISES Improvement of practices and methods for managing cooperative enterprises. Increasing the competence of players in the cooperative sector by setting up a private institute for management training and by financing training programs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1993 2000 REVITALIZATION OF THE COOPERATIVE MOVEMENT Support for revival of the Haitian cooperative movement as an important dynamic national socioeconomic element, able to promote the improvement of its members’ economic conditions and the defence of their rights. Identification: 1993 Phase I: 1995-99 Phase II: 1998-2000 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1995 1998 ACCESS BY WOMEN TO CREDIT AND SAVINGS Increase in the financial autonomy of women through the mobilization of savings and control of their environment as a result of encouraging their active participation in cooperative- type financial institutions. Support for the reinforcement of collective and individual economic activities for women through an access to credit, accumulation of savings, support-counselling and training. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 1998 2002 SUPPORT FOR MICROFINANCE IN THE NORTH-EAST PROVINCE Improve access by the local population in the North-East to financial intermediation services. Diversify the products and services offered to better respond to the needs of local populations reached through the project, in particular poor women. Allow for consolidation of microfinance institutions to provide for their improved security and sustainability. United Nations Capital Development Fund Haiti 2000 2005 STRENGTHENING OF FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES (FINNET) The development of a network of autonomous, sound and profitable cooperatives that privilege access to adapted savings and credit services for individuals and micro and small entrepreneurs. Project realized in partnership with Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI). United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Haiti 2000 2003 PROJECT TO DEVELOP A TRAINING SERVICE WITHIN ANACAPH Strengthen governance for ANACAPH and its financial cooperative members and affiliates by implementing a training service with the mandate to improve mastery of rules governing operations and of management techniques that comply with new laws and regulations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Association nationale des caisses populaires Haïtiennes (ANACAPH) Haiti 2000 2005 SUPPORT FOR SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN HAITI (ACOOPECH) The ACOOPECH project is a follow-up to the revitalization project for Haitian savings and credit cooperatives. It builds on the success of the first project. The ACOOPECH project is intended to assist the savings and credit cooperatives achieve autonomy through their own efforts to expand the cooperatives and consolidate the network in Haiti. Under this project, the financial cooperatives will continue to be strengthened as a mode of economic and participative organization and new products will be developed that are specifically designed to meet member needs. There are three main themes for action: (i) strengthening of financial cooperative management practices; (ii) expansion of shared services through the creation of second-tier structures and; (iii) institutional strengthening (association of financial cooperatives, creation of a federation). The project will also strengthen application of the new legislative provisions governing financial cooperatives (DIGCP/BRH and CNC). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) PILOT PROJECT TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL LOANS The project is intended to explore the methodology of educational loans within two ACOOPECH savings and credit cooperatives. The savings and credit cooperatives will be provided with the necessary instrumentation for offering this type of product and ensuring follow up. The project will supervise them to ensure operationalization of the service and to minimize risks. At the end of the project, if the results are conclusive, the product could be offered in other Haitian savings and credit cooperatives which will have the benefit of the experience of the two initial cooperatives. Canadian local fund management centre for Canadian cooperation in Haiti (CGF) Haiti 2004 2006 BRH = Banque de la République d'Haïti (Bank of the Haiti Republic) DID’s Professional Experience Country Haiti Starting Year 2005 Ending year 2008 Project 36 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR HAITIAN SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (ACOOPECH) PHASE III – GALATA This project is intended to support the public institutions mandated by the new legislation governing savings and credit cooperatives to control and supervise the sector. At the end of this project, the goal is that the BRH will be able to adequately fulfill its role in supervising the savings and credit cooperatives sector and regulatory mechanisms will be clearly defined, adapted to the context, understood by the various stakeholders and applied properly. The BRH must also be able to carry out adequate surveillance of the sector and have the capacity to monitor the operations and governance of the savings and credit cooperatives, and apply sanctions when necessary. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) BRH = Banque de la République d'Haïti (Bank of the Haiti Republic) Haiti 2005 2009 STRENGTHEN MICROFINANCE ACTIVITIES OF THE FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES The general goal of the project is to strengthen and expand savings and credit services to rural markets that are not adequately served by microfinance. This will be done by developing credit and other financial services offered by the financial cooperatives to those with low income, improving the quality of these services, strengthening management and operational skills in at least ten financial cooperatives, and taking the first steps towards establishing a formal federation of financial cooperatives by introducing centralized financial support services. Haiti 2005 2015 SUPPORT FOR HAITIAN SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (ACOOPECH) Foreign Affairs, Trade and PHASE III – LE LEVIER Development Canada This project is intended to support the development of a network of some sixty financial (DFATD) cooperatives supported by DID in Haiti. The project intends to capitalize on the achievements of the first two phases of the project, by emphasizing the impact of development of the Haitian financial cooperatives. To do this, the financial cooperatives will form a federation that will be able to offer the necessary services for supporting their growth and improving their capacity to meet the needs of the population. Haiti 2006 2007 SUPPORT FOR A PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT A MICRO-CREDIT FOR EDUCATION ACTIVITY IN MARIGOT Encourage access to education, also aims at helping savings and credit cooperatives to set up, equip, and provide investment in the resources and materials required for designing a product tailored to the needs of the clientele. A financial simulation will be carried out to demonstrate the break-even point for the product. It will allow the community savings and credit cooperative community to self-finance the education of a portion of its students. Contribute to documenting the resources required for a financial product designed to encourage the education of children. The implementation strategy used for the schools will also be documented for replication purposes in other school districts. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Haiti 2007 2009 SUPPORT FOR MICROFINANCE IN HAITI, AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES SECTOR (CAISSES POPULAIRES) (MSME-CP) A detailed qualification plan for each service outlet is prepared to help them improve their performance and become admissible to the federation. Management advisors are trained to supervise the service outlets and help them attain this goal. A feasibility study is made for introduction of a fishing loan. Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI), with financing from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Haiti 2007 2008 DEVELOPMENT OF A SMART CARD FOR INTER-COOP OPERATIONS Test use of a smart card with biometric identification for secure inter-coop transactions to better meet member needs and attract a new clientele. Facilitate cash flow between urban centres and rural areas. Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI) Haiti 2008 2008 INTRODUCE NEW FINANCING PRODUCTS FOR RICE GROWERS IN ARTIBONITE Introduce agricultural credit products adapted to the needs of Haitian farmers in order to contribute to the fight against poverty, particularly present in rural areas, and in so doing enable the financial cooperatives in the region to reduce their credit risks. Encourage a new clientele to make use of banking services by better matching the financial products offered to local needs. Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI) Haiti 2008 2014 LOANS FOR SCHOOLING PROGRAM The project will provide parents with an adapted financial product that will facilitate their children’s schooling, establish a mechanism between the school system and the community finance institutions, disseminate information to the general public concerning the importance of a regular and uninterrupted educational path, implement a community of practices for teachers within participating schools and disseminate pedagogical and didactic innovations among educators through a radio program. Project carried out in consortium with CRC Sogema. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Haiti Starting Year 2010 Ending year 2011 Haiti 2010 Haiti Country Project 37 Financial Partners PROFESSIONALIZING AGRICULTURAL CREDIT SERVICES IN THE LE LEVIER NETWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES Develop competencies in agricultural credit, based on the network’s strategic orientations and management objectives for the guarantee fund. Project activities will therefore be directed towards organizing and structuring agricultural credit management within the Federation and within a group of 8 selected financial cooperatives. Training will focus on management and lending operations and will support the launch of new credit products. At the same time, the project will strengthen the network so that it is able to provide prudent management of the guarantee fund and achieve permanency. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (HiFive Program) 2012 DESJARDINS FUNDRAISING FOLLOWING THE JANUARY 12, 2010 EARTHQUAKE Provide for rebuilding and restarting activities at installations of six financial cooperatives destroyed by the 2010 earthquake. Desjardins Group 2011 2018 AGRICULTURAL FINANCING AND INSURANCE SYSTEMS IN HAITI (SYFAAH) Strengthen agricultural credit by implementing the following activities: (i) Select participating financial institutions; (ii) Analyze their market potential in the agricultural sector; (iii) Establish a strategy for professionalization of agricultural credit; (iv) Propose a suitable organizational structure; (v) Define credit products tailored to the circumstances; (vi) Train specialized agricultural credit personnel; (vii) Develop and introduce credit risk supervision and management standards. Under the framework of this project, DID is the project leader and principal project management for the three members of the group. Project carried out jointly with the Financière agricole du Québec – Développement international inc. (FAQDI) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Haiti 2011 2012 SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL CREDIT FINANCIAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION USING TIMELY AND RELIABLE INFORMATION WITHIN THE LE LEVIER NETWORK (HIFIVE III) Support for agricultural credit product management and supervision using timely and reliable information within the Le Levier network of financial cooperatives. The system will: (i) Configure agricultural products to integrate them into current transaction tools and the future agricultural product management system; (ii) Introduce a management and supervision system for agricultural credit products into the participating financial cooperatives and into the Le Levier federation; (iii) Deploy the system and train stakeholders to use it. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (HiFive Program) Haiti 2013 2013 DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS FOR HOUSING WITHIN THE LE LEVIER NETWORK DID supports Le Levier Federation in the development of financial products on housing to meet the needs of both targeted and profitable customers for the financial institutions, and the development of institutional capacities of the network’s financial institutions so they are able to deliver and manage such financial products. Fédération Le Levier with financing from the InterAmerican Development Bank (IADB) Haiti 2014 2019 NATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM TO THE STRUCTURE OF HAITIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Foreign Affairs, Trade and This nationwide program promotes better access to financial services for micro, small and Development Canada medium enterprises in Haiti in particular by allowing the professionalization of participating (DFATD) financial institutions and the establishment of an EFC with Le Levier Federation. It also allows, through the intervention of accredited national consultants supported by Canadian experts, to provide consulting services (non-financial) for entrepreneurs and support the Haitian government in the implementation of incentives and guidelines to stimulate Haitian’s entrepreneurship. Haiti 2014 2014 DRAW UP A FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE ASREC CROP INSURANCE PROJECT LINKED TO THE SYFAAH PROGRAM The goal of this study was to examine the cost and profit assumptions for program sales projections. In this manner it aims to determine expenses related to salaries and operations, loss assumptions due to non-repayment of loans, forecasts for insurance premiums and possible government support. This will all allow the partner to obtain an idea of the sustainability of the crop insurance program. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Honduras 1983 1986 DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING OF SMALL PROJECTS (AGRICULTURE AND ARTS AND CRAFTS) (FACACH) Reinforcement of cooperatives through a development and funding program for small projects in the agriculture and arts and crafts sectors. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Honduras 1985 1989 COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT Technical and financial support to grassroots cooperatives in the agriculture, arts and crafts and small industry sectors by according priority to the participation of women. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Honduras 1990 1992 SUPPORT TO GARIFUNAS WOMEN’S COOPERATIVES Support to the cooperatives by improving their organizational capability and offering their members support services for income generating activities initiated by women. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Honduras 1992 1993 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION PROJECT Support for the Honduran confederation of cooperatives to conduct research on the characteristics of agricultural products from Honduran cooperatives. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Starting Year 1993 Ending year 1996 Jamaica 1993 Mexico Country Honduras Project 38 Financial Partners TRAINING PROJECT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF COOPERATIVE-TYPE ENTERPRISES Reinforcement of the management capacity of cooperative-type enterprises run by small farmers in the countries of Central America. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1997 SUPPORT FOR THE RURAL FARM CREDIT SYSTEM IN JAMAICA Increase in farm production and in the income of small farmers by improving access to credit and financial services and by creating an efficient rural credit system. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1993 1996 CREATION OF AN INTERDEPENDENT FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE SYSTEM Design and validation of management systems (policies, control, computerization, management information, financial services) for a rural network of financial cooperatives; training of personnel and management employees, and development of a network deployment plan. Mexican Government Mexico 1993 1997 POSITIONING OF THE DESJARDINS MOVEMENT IN MEXICO Enhancement of DID’s and Desjardin’s performance in transferring expertise and in finding Mexican partners to stimulate and support Quebec customers wanting to start-up businesses in Mexico. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)/Industrial cooperation Mexico 1994 1995 RESTRUCTURING OF CAJA POPULAR MEXICANA (CPM) Support to the CPM in defining its detailed restructuring plan in fields of expertise related to the technological systems of banking operations and in management information. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mexico 1997 1997 SUPPORT FOR CPM (CAJA POPULAR MEXICANA) Evaluation of the information technology upgrade plan. Evaluation of risks and crucial success factors. Identification of measures required. Proposal of a job description and profile for the director of the technology project. Caja Popular Mexicana (CPM) Mexico 1998 2001 MULTIPLICA Democratization of financial services in various communities in the State of Guanajuato in Mexico. Government of Mexico Mexico 1998 2001 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR IMPLEMENTING A SECOND-TIER STRUCTURE FOR SOLIDARITY Government of Mexico FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN MEXICO (FONAES) Enable the network of solidarity financial cooperatives in Mexico to operate in an autonomous manner and in a stable and controlled environment and support creation of a second-tier structure for solidarity financial cooperatives. Mexico 2001 2002 SETTING UP OF SEVEN CONTROL UNITS In the context of new legislation governing popular financial institutions, the Mexican government wishes to ensure that these institutions operate on a basis which ensures accessibility to services and security for users. DID is accompanying the setting up of control units which will be accredited by the government to supervise sound management and finances for these community financial institutions. Government of Mexico, Fondo de Capitalización e Inversión del Sector Rural (FOCIR), Patronato del ahorro nacional (PAHNAL) Mexico 2001 2004 INSTITUTO DE MICROFINANZAS DE LEÓN The objective of the project is to develop a training program for the Microfinance Institute in the city of Leon which will enable executives and managers of community finance institutions in Mexico to deal with the requirements of new legislation on popular savings and credit. A diagnostic will be done for each function concerned (Internal Control, Financial Management, Credit Management and Working in a Network), based on which the participants will draw up an action plan specific to their respective organizations. Instituto de Microfinanzas de León (IMF-León) Mexico 2002 2003 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIZATION AND START UP OF SUPERVISION COMMITTEES Inter-American Development Train the personnel of the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) in charge of Bank (IADB) supervising popular savings and credit institutions. Provide technical assistance to the organization and for start up of the Supervisory Committees of the Federations responsible for inspecting popular savings and credit institutions in Mexico according to the provisions of the law. Mexico 2002 2005 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL MICROFINANCE AND SUPPORT FOR RURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CHIAPAS), PHASE I Facilitate access by people in marginalized rural regions in the State of Chiapas in Mexico to sustainable financial services that are based on user participation in management and adapted to local conditions (with special emphasis on attracting savings deposits); to promote the establishing, strengthening and expansion of rural finance institutions (RFI) through the development of skills and abilities and management practices allowing them to integrate into local, regional or national networks. Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing DID’s Professional Experience Mexico Starting Year 2002 Ending year 2005 Mexico 2002 Mexico Country 39 Project Financial Partners TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL MICROFINANCE AND SUPPORT FOR RURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (HUASTECA), PHASE I Facilitate access by populations from the marginalized rural parts of the region of Huasteca in Mexico to sustainable financial services based on user participation in management and adapted to local conditions (with special emphasis on attracting savings deposits); to promote the establishing, strengthening and expansion of rural finance institutions (RFI) through the development of skills and abilities and management practices allowing them to integrate into local, regional or national networks. Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing 2005 STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHENING THE BANCA POPULAR BAPOMEX is part of the wide-ranging Banca Social reform in Mexico. Specifically, it involves building capacity in terms of training and supervision while highlighting and building on successfully-tested financial service outreach programs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Government of Québec and Desjardins Group 2003 2005 PROJECT TO CONSOLIDATE INSTITUTIONS IN THE POPULAR SAVINGS AND CREDIT SECTOR LINKED TO FIVE FEDERATIONS (FINE, CENTRO SUR, AMUCCS, PRODESARROLLO AND VICTORIA POPULAR), PHASE I Introduce a methodology to successfully incorporate the SACPs rapidly into the new regulatory context which will involve instrumentation and tools, and a review of management and rationalization procedures. The project must develop a methodology and train replacements to ensure continuity of operations. Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing Mexico 2003 2005 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR AUXILIARY SUPERVISION COMMITTEES AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER Providing technical assistance to the CNBV to consolidate and strengthen existing supervision committees; setting up four new committees; analyzing various training institutions in terms of supervision to initiate strategic alliances aimed at knowledge transfer for supervision. Banco de Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI) under World Bank financing Mexico 2003 2006 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL MICROFINANCE AND SUPPORT FOR RURAL FINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN THE PUEBLA-TLAXCALA REGION, PHASE I Design and implement a regional training and technical assistance strategy which includes the following activities: Integrate and strengthen rural financial institutions or their networks, including base groups; Increase outreach for networks of rural finance institutions, develop and provide new financial services; Affiliate rural finance institutions with networks, associations or federations in accordance with current regulations. Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing Mexico 2004 2004 SUPPORT FOR THE CNBV (COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE BANCARIA Y DE VALORES) Program of international seminars for institutions in the savings and credit sector concerning regulatory and supervisory functions to allow for financial intermediation operations. In-depth examination of supervision costs. CNBV, with World Bank financing Mexico 2004 2004 CREATION OF A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ REGION Identify the financial, economic, demographic and social conditions in the sea of Cortez region and determine the viability of setting up and operating a financial institution in that region. Support FONATUR in stimulating investments in tourism through programs and action aimed at reviving interest by entrepreneurs in this sector. Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (FONATUR) and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mexico 2004 2005 GOVERNANCE MANDATE Support the Instituto de Microfinanzas de León in fulfilling its contract with BANSEFI to train directors and executives of the federations and their affiliated members on the various aspects of governance. Instituto de Microfinanzas de León (IMF-León) Mexico 2004 2005 SET UP NEW SERFIR BRANCHES IN TABASCO Open four SERFIR branches and set up operational and management systems. Train staff in banking operations, credit operations and management. Promotion of financial services to marginalized communities in the state. Government of the State of Tabasco and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Mexico 2005 2007 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL MICROFINANCE AND SUPPORT FOR RURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (RFIs) IN CHIAPAS) PHASE II Facilitate access by people in marginalized rural regions in the States of Chiapas and Tabasco in Mexico to sustainable financial services that are based on user participation in management and adapted to local conditions (with special emphasis on attracting savings deposits). Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing Mexico 2005 2007 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL MICROFINANCE AND SUPPORT FOR RURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (HUASTECA) PHASE II Financial and management consolidation of SERFINSO through increased membership and greater volume of loans. The project must also ensure that SERFINSO earns a profit and respects the provisions of the Ley de Ahorro y Crédito Popular (LACP). Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing DID’s Professional Experience Mexico Starting Year 2005 Ending year 2007 Mexico 2005 2007 Country 40 Project Financial Partners CONSOLIDATION OF INSTITUTIONS AFFILIATED WITH THE UNISAP NATIONAL FEDERATION OF COOPERATIVES AND THE NORESTE REGIONAL FEDERATION OF SAVINGS AND LOAN COOPERATIVES, ALONG WITH INDEPENDENT ENTITIES LOCATED IN NEARBY ZONES WHERE PROJECT CONSULTATION SERVICES ARE OFFERED, PHASE I This technical assistance project targeting institutions and federations in the popular savings and credit sector (ECP) will ensure the development, implementation and follow up of specific work plans for each institution aimed at official integration into the new legal framework by obtaining certification from the CNBV as required by the reforms in Mexican legislation (LACP). Banco de Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI) under World Bank financing SUPPORT THE BANCA SOCIAL IN MEXICO – ABANSOMEX Know-how and tools transfer to the Confederation for training the units in charge of supervising the popular savings and credit institutions. Provide support for certification of the committees and the professional staff members of the committees and gradually transfer this process to a Mexican institution. Provide support for the confederation and COMACREP in their efforts towards training services in the sector (information gathering, seminars, and training sessions). Provide support for the confederation in its positioning in relation to its member institutions: strategic thinking, policy dialogue, fees, integration, optimizing services, setting fees, benchmarking. Provide support to the SERFIRs in terms of technology: maintain and support the transactional application SAF; extensions (PocketPc); study the BANSEFI computer platform. Harmonization/sharing of procedures. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) COMACREP = Consejo Mexicano de Organismos de Ahorro y Crédito Popular Mexico 2006 2007 CONSOLIDATION OF INSTITUTIONS IN THE POPULAR SAVINGS AND CREDIT SECTOR AFFILIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FEDERATIONS: (INTEGRADORA NACIONAL DE ENTIDADES (FINE), REGIONAL DE COOPERATIVAS DE AHORRO Y PRÉSTAMO CENTRO SUR, FEDRURAL AND VICTORIA POPULAR) PHASE II Promote integral development of the popular savings and credit sector (Ahorro y Crédito Popular, ACP). This will involve providing the necessary technical assistance to support and facilitate incorporation of the popular savings and credit institutions (Sociedades de Ahorro y Crédito Populares, SACPs) under the legislation regulating popular savings and credit (Ley de Ahorro y Crédito Popular, LACP). The project end result will introduce a methodology for successfully incorporating the SACPs rapidly into the new legal environment, which will involve instrumentation and work tools, a review of management practices and rationalization. The project must develop a methodology and train a new generation for continuity of operations. Banco de Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI) under World Bank financing Mexico 2006 2007 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL MICROFINANCE AND SUPPORT FOR RURAL FINANCE INSTITUTIONS (RFI) IN THE PUEBLA-TLAXCALA REGION, PHASE II Design and deliver a regional strategy for training and technical assistance that includes the following activities: (i) integration and strengthening of RFIs or RFI networks including base groups; (ii) increase outreach of RFI networks, develop and deliver new financial services; (iii) affiliation of RFIs into networks, associations or federations according to the legal framework in force and (iv) creation of a new MFI. Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing Mexico 2007 2008 CERTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AUXILIARY SUPERVISION COMMITTEES Assist in the consolidation of the Auxiliary Supervisory Committees of authorized Federations, so that they may perform the functions assigned by the LACP in a timely basis and with high quality and efficiency standards, so that the general public may enjoy safe and consolidated financial services. Banco de Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI) under World Bank financing Mexico 2007 2008 CONSOLIDATION OF INSTITUTIONS IN THE POPULAR SAVINGS AND CREDIT SECTOR AFFILIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FEDERATIONS: (INTEGRADORA NACIONAL DE ENTIDADES (FINE), REGIONAL DE COOPERATIVAS DE AHORRO Y PRÉSTAMO CENTRO SUR, FEDRURAL AND VICTORIA POPULAR) PHASE III Introduce a methodology to successfully and rapidly incorporate the SACPs into the new legal context. This will involve instruments and tools, revision of management practices and rationalization. The project must develop a methodology and train a new generation for the continuity of operations. Banco de Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI) under World Bank financing Mexico 2007 2008 CONSOLIDATION OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT INSTITUTIONS AFFILIATED WITH THE UNISAP NATIONAL FEDERATION OF COOPERATIVES AND THE NORESTE REGIONAL FEDERATION OF SAVINGS AND LOAN COOPERATIVES, ALONG WITH INDEPENDENT ENTITIES LOCATED IN NEARBY ZONES WHERE PROJECT CONSULTATION SERVICES ARE OFFERED, PHASE II This project provides technical assistance to the societies and federations of the Public Savings and Credit (ACP) sector, through the development, implementation and follow-up of specific work plans for each institution, so that they may ultimately incorporate into and subsist within the new legal framework and obtain the authorization from the CNBV to operate as Public Savings and Credit Entity (EACP) pursuant to the Public Savings and Credit Law (LACP). Banco de Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (BANSEFI) under World Bank financing DID’s Professional Experience Mexico Starting Year 2007 Ending year 2010 Mexico 2007 Nicaragua Country 41 Project Financial Partners TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR COSTS FOR FIs IN EXTENDING FINANCIAL SERVICES TO RURAL AREAS AND MUNICIPALITIES (FIIPAT4) Provide people in marginalized rural areas with viable, self-managed financial services that are adapted to the local situation - with emphasis on attracting savings deposits. Promote the establishment, strengthening and expansion of Rural Financial Institutions (RFIs) by developing the skills, capacities and practices of operators with respect to the legislation in effect so that they may join local, regional and/or national networks. Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA) under World Bank financing 2010 MEXICO TANDEM PROJECT - TRANSFER AND NATIONAL COACHING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERTISE IN MICROFINANCE IN MEXICO. (SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT FOR THE MEXICAN SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SECTOR) Reduce poverty in communities by providing access to professional financial institutions with the skills and means to offer locally available, adapted and secure financial services. The goals of the project are to (i) improve the performance of Mexican financial cooperatives so that they can ensure their sustainability and better carry out their mission among disadvantaged communities (ii) develop national expertise in various key areas of microfinance, in order to ensure low cost coaching while creating self-sufficiency that will benefit all partners in the country (iii) strengthen operations of the institutions set up under the PATMIR program of the Mexican government (SERFIR, SERFINSO and SERFICAM) by placing more emphasis on sharing of experience, governance and enhancement of systems used. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1981 1983 DAIRY COOPERATIVE PILOT PROJECT Technical (animal breeding) and financial assistance; planning and purchase of cattle. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Nicaragua 1983 1984 ARTS AND CRAFTS PRODUCTION COOPERATIVE Technical and financial assistance for the set-up of a cabinet-making and small arts and crafts workshop. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Nicaragua 1984 1986 PRODUCTION CREDIT (FECACNIC) Reinforcement of the production credit program. Constitution of a team of supervisors with grassroots cooperatives for a better analysis of loan requests. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Nicaragua 2004 2006 STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR FINDESA Development of a strategy and instruments to attract Savings; Development of a business plan; Development of a framework plan for training; Development of a procedures guide for Savings; Development and delivery of training related to management of savings services; Equipment of the control function involving Savings; Optimizing of the internal control function. FINDESA and the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Panama 1980 1986 INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF FECOLAC Foreign Affairs, Trade and Technical and financial assistance for the set-up and consolidation of a subsidiary institution of Development Canada COLAC mandated to support the member federations in the development of their human (DFATD) resources. Phase I: 1980-83 Phase II: 1983-86 Panama 1995 1995 ANALYSIS OF COOPERATIVE BANKS IN LATIN AMERICA Analyze the situation of cooperatives in each country of Latin America and draw up an overview for each region. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Panama 2010 2015 SUPPORT FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL CENTRE (EFC PANAMA) Organizing and conducting the operations and management of the Entrepreneur Financial Centre (EFC) set up and operated by DID. The EFCs are community finance institutions specializing in providing financial products and services to entrepreneurs. DID supplies technical support and consulting services to the EFC for organization and development. A Build-Operate-Transfer strategy has been adopted for the project. This approach includes promoting popular shareholder plans and a focus on DID technological solutions and toolkits. The project ensures that the EFC offer entrepreneurs a tailor-made approach to increased access to financial products and services by means of professional management and qualified, specialized staff. The EFC offers its clients the possibility of gradually owning a stake in the institution using innovative and unique access to ownership mechanisms (CSOP/ESOP programmes). As a result, this business model is unique and distinctive in the microfinance sector because its strategy is centered on capacity building and firm anchoring in the community through local collective ownership. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and EFC Panama Shareholders: Blue Orchard, Triple Jump, DID, COLAC Paraguay 2003 2003 PROGRAM FOR THE TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY TO COOPERATIVE BANKS IN THE SOUTHERN Foreign Affairs, Trade and CONE (BANCOSUD) PHASE II Development Canada Joint development with Central de Cooperativas del Área Nacional Limitada (CENCOPAN) of an (DFATD)and CENCOPAN intervention strategy designed to improve the services provided to small and micro enterprises in Paraguay. In contrast to Phase I, this project will be conducted only in Paraguay. Paraguay 2004 2007 FINANCING MYPES IN PARAGUAY: RE-ENGINEERING AND EXPANSION Foreign Affairs, Trade and Provide technical assistance to savings and credit cooperatives for financing MYPES. Transfer a Development Canada methodology, technical knowledge and all tools required to professionalize lending to MYPES (DFATD) and CENCOPAN by existing cooperatives in Paraguay. DID’s Professional Experience Paraguay Starting Year 2005 Ending year 2009 Paraguay 2011 Peru Country Project 42 Financial Partners IMPROVEMENT OF THE PARAGUAYAN SUPERVISION MODEL – CONTACT WITH MEXICAN COUNTERPARTS Financial support for reform of the Paraguayan supervision model, by putting the National Institute of Cooperativism (INCOOP) in direct contact with its Mexican counterparts. The end result of the project will be to provide INCOOP with the necessary foundations for strategic examination of its current and future role. Support reform efforts at INCOOP. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)and the Instituto Nacional de Cooperativismo (INCOOP) 2011 CAPACITY BUILDING OF THE INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE COOPERATIVISMO (INCOOP) Redesign and eventually introduce a network for the stabilization and security of the cooperative financial market in Paraguay by carrying out the following activities: (i) Improve systemic protection in the cooperative sector through the design and introduction of a Stabilization Fund entity; (ii) Develop the foundation and define the criteria that INCOOP will implement in the amalgamation and incorporation procedures for cooperatives to create a sound, competitive and effective cooperative sector by taking advantage of economies of scale; (iii) Design FOGADE, a guarantee reserve fund for the cooperative sector intended to provide greater stability for the sector and safeguard depositors and (iv) Use a standardized framework for liquidating cooperatives in accordance with established legal causes and which could provide a flexible and transparent mechanism for liquidation. Instituto Nacional de Cooperativismo (INCOOP), with financing from InterAmerican Development Bank (IADB) 1974 1975 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Organization and cooperative education with groups of farmers and livestock breeders; veterinary services program; agricultural experimentation; promotion of family vegetable gardens. Peace and Development Peru 1989 1991 SUPPORT TO FENACREP Support to the federation so it may extend its role of financial representation and strengthen its network of affiliated cooperatives. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Peru 1992 1994 PRIVATIZATION - ELECTRIFICATION NETWORK II Development of a program to support the privatization of electricity in Peru by setting up cooperatives for distributing electricity in rural areas. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Peru 1995 1995 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO FENACREP Provide financial support to allow regional seminars to be held, training courses to be held in Canada (Desjardins Group), and the continuation of the organization’s computerization process. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Desjardins Group Peru 1996 2001 SUPPORT FOR SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (COOPAC PERÚ) Modernization of the organization and consolidation of finances for savings and credit cooperative while strengthening monitoring and control systems with savings and credit supervisory and representative organizations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Peru 2002 2002 STABILIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF FOR PROFITS IN PERU Modernize the organization of savings and credit cooperatives (COOPAC) and encourage their integration using information technologies for banking operations and joint financing and sharing of services. Desjardins Group Peru 2002 2004 STRENGTHEN SURVEILLANCE AND COMPUTERIZED SERVICES IN THE FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES Strategic accompaniment of SISNIC and FENACREP basic operations for a period of two years in order to ensure better synergy and encourage their growth while providing both entities with the means and tools to improve their efficiency. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Uruguay 1995 1996 ANALYSIS OF THE COFAC NETWORK Analysis of countries in peril and an initial financial and administrative investigation of the Cooperativa Nacional de Ahorro y Crédito (COFAC) Network. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Uruguay 1996 1997 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - SUPPORT MISSIONS Support for the reorganization of the COFAC (Cooperativa Nacional de Ahorro y Crédito) Network’s human resources and implantation of an appropriate, high performance Management Information System. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Uruguay 1997 2000 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR COFAC Increase in COFAC assets and markets. Cooperativa Nacional de Ahorro y Crédito (COFAC) Uruguay 2001 2003 SUPPORT FOR COFAC GENERAL MANAGEMENT Improve Cooperativa Nacional de Ahorro y Crédito (COFAC) profitability. Reduce losses on loans through improved management of credit risk. COFAC and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience 43 ASIA Interventions taking place in a specific region or within regional projects on the Asian continent Regional project Starting Year 1998 Ending year 1998 Regional project 1998 Regional project Country Project Financial Partners STUDY OF COOPERATIVE SECTOR ASIA – CANADA Contribute to development of a strategic framework allowing the sharp definition of the role of cooperatives in the promotion of sustainable development. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Canadian cooperative Association (CCA) 2002 SUPPORT TO THE ACI-ROAP: COOPERATIVE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM Contribution to the growth in the volume of business for at least at least 20% of the member organizations in ACI-ROAP. Canadian co-operative Association, Local contribution 1994 1994 DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES; RELATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE & THE COOPERATIVE SECTOR Development of a greater interdependence among the cooperative movements in the AsiaPacific region. Countries targeted: India and Sri Lanka. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 1999 2002 SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL COOPERATIVES Refine the approaches and services offered to financial cooperatives in order to allow them to strengthen their impact in their areas of intervention. Encourage the creation of a pool of specialists in Asia skilled in community financial intermediation. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Regional project 2011 2015 SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL SECTOR IN ASIA The objective established by DID and its partners is to ensure the viability of cooperative networks in the region in order to maintain quality community-based financial services, which are essential to the economic development and the improvement of living conditions of the intended populations. To achieve this goal, DID intends to focus on strengthening governance within the partner institutions through the development and deployment of tools, the training of key personnel and by introducing and strengthening specific mechanisms for safeguarding deposits and sound management of liquidities. The general strategy for the project is complemented by a theme focused on capacity building in which various action levers will be made available to help strengthen the competencies of administrators, employees and managers. Based on a method of sharing skills and coordinating efforts, DID is taking a national approach based on intercooperation among the various units involved. Moreover, the inclusion of an association as partner (ACCU) in the project will stimulate the dynamics of regional interaction among the networks. Countries of intervention: Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) China 1996 1996 TRAINING SESSION FOR CHINESE RURAL CREDIT COOPERATIVES WITH THE DESJARDINS GROUP Preliminary definition of a cooperation project with the rural credit cooperatives in China and possibly with the Agricultural Bank of China. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) China 1996 1997 PLANNING FOR A SUPPORT PROJECT FOR RURAL CREDIT COOPERATIVES Improvement of financial intermediation mechanisms for rural populations in China. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) China 1997 2000 MICROFINANCE PROJECT IN THE HEBEI REGION Support the RCC network in developing a microfinance product and its delivery methods. Provide microfinance training to RCC staff. Implement a management information system. Ensure a follow-up of operations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) China 1999 2001 SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE POVERTY RELIEF PROGRAM Contribute to reducing poverty, protecting the environment, promoting job creation and improvement in the status of women. China International Center For Economic & Technical Exchanges (CICETE), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and SCO China 2000 2002 SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE’S BANK OF CHINA Ensure that the rural population of China, especially women, have access to suitable financial services. Assess the products and loan granting process for these services among the RRCs. Propose improvements to current services and suggest additional new financial products. Organize training in function of the improvements suggested. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) China 2001 2002 SUPPORT PROJECT TO DEVELOP MICROFINANCE Support the network of RCCs in deployment of a microfinance product developed in a preceding pilot phase. Train staff in microfinance. Set up a management information system. Monitor savings and credit operations. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience China Starting Year 2001 Ending year 2002 China 2001 India Country Project 44 Financial Partners IMPROVING THE SUPERVISION POLICY AND CONTROL SYSTEM OF THE PEOPLE’S BANK OF CHINA (PBC) ON THE RURAL CREDIT COOPERATIVES (RCC) Collaborate to the establishment of a new rural financial system, which is based on a cooperative financial structure with policy and commercial financial objectives, both distinctive but harmonized and coordinated. Review the present supervision policy and control system of PBC on the Rural Credit Cooperatives (RCC) network and propose an adequate policy framework and strategic plan to PBC in order to improve the supervision and control system on RCCs. Department of Cooperative Finance of People’s Bank of China and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2004 IMPROVING THE SUPERVISION POLICY AND THE CONTROL SYSTEMS OF THE PEOPLE’S BANK OF CHINA (PBC) ON THE RURAL CREDIT COOPERATIVES (RCC) Review the present PBC supervision policy and monitoring system of the Rural Credit Cooperatives (RCCs) network and propose an adequate policy framework and strategic plan to PBC in order to improve the supervision and control systems on RCCs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and People’s Bank of China 1995 1997 POLICY DEVELOPMENT: COMPETITIVE COOPERATIVE STRENGTH Building up and strengthening the competitive position of the cooperatives of the five pilotcountries of the Asian Pacific Rim and development of policies favouring the maintenance of theses cooperatives’ competitive force. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) India 1998 2003 BANKING WITH THE POOR Improve access by the poor to financial services. Develop a model for access to credit targeting the poor and useful for the banking sector. Demonstrate the viability of methodologies targeting local populations in India. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) India 2006 2007 SUPPORT FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF INDIAN FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES – PHASE I This project is intended to be a preparatory phase for a more ambitious pilot project. The 8month project aims to establish the basis for a model pilot project, determining the intervention parameters so that recapitalization of the network is accompanied by effective institutional reform. The Canadian project coordinator will carry out five missions to ensure maximum synergy between our efforts and those of our partner BASIX. There will also be three short-term missions undertaken by DID experts involving systems analysis, strategic planning and change management. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) India 2007 2008 SUPPORT FOR RESTRUCTURING INDIAN FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES -- PHASE II Contribute to poverty reduction by restructuring the Indian cooperative credit system, in order to ensure access and governance to members of the system and encourage the financial inclusion of economically active poor individuals in rural areas. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) India 2008 2009 VIABILITY STUDY - CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR COOPERATIVE BANKING SECTOR IN INDIA To enter into a joint venture with BASIX, a large livelihood promotion and microfinance company based in Hyderabad, in order to set up a new company which will target the fast growing market for professional, technology-based consultancy services to the livelihood, microfinance and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) development sectors in India and other English-speaking countries. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Kyrgyzstan 2008 2008 ASSESSMENT OF THE CAPACITY OF ASSOCIATIONS OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN KYRGYZSTAN This study will focus on the feasibility of establishing services provision in the context of the associations (i.e. the interaction between regional structures and the National Association of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (NASCC)) and the capacity development for NASCC. The goal of the project is to open up new markets for Kyrgyz micro and small-scale enterprises in the fields of agriculture, processing industries as well as services. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) Korea 2001 2001 STUDY OF PROBLEMS AND RESTRUCTURING OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES IN KOREA Project intended to provide recommendations for ways and means to strengthen the three major networks of financial cooperatives in Korea and make them more profitable, in addition to making recommendations for improving supervision. World Bank Philippines 1990 1993 SUPPORT FOR SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (MASS/SPECC), PHASE I Program aimed at promoting and mobilizing the savings of MASS/SPECC affiliates, to reinforce the institutional capability of a group of 20 pre-cooperatives and small cooperatives and to strengthen the MASS Central Fund and MASS/SPECC management capabilities. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Philippines 1991 1992 SUPPORT FOR THE FEDERATION OF FREE FARMERS COOPERATIVES INC (FFFCI-TAGUM) This support project is aimed at strengthening the management functions and decisionmaking mechanisms in Tagum, as well as the planning and training functions in Manila with a view to a transfer of the model developed to Tagum. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Philippines 1994 1996 SUPPORT FOR SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (MASS/SPECC), PHASE II Technical support for the consolidation and organizational reinforcement of 20 savings and credit cooperatives affiliated with MASS/SPECC through the development of specialized management units. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) DID’s Professional Experience Philippines Starting Year 1997 Ending year 1997 Philippines 1998 Philippines Country Project 45 Financial Partners BANKING SOFTWARE EVALUATION Conduct a technical assessment of four banking software packages, make recommendations and identify the software to be used for the 1 210 NATCCO base cooperative members. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2005 SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COOPERATIVES (SEDCOP) The overall project objective was to improve the social and economic conditions of the cooperative member-users, micro and small entrepreneurs, traders, artisans and farmers and their families. The project had several components (Financial intermediation, Insurance, Policy advocacy, etc) and DID’s mandate was to support the financial intermediation sector. Therefore DID’s activities aimed at ensuring that the cooperative members have affordable access to essential financial services by increasing the availability, competitiveness and quality of services provided by their financial institution. To ensure the sustainability of the cooperative services, DID also carried out activities aiming at increasing the financial base and management capability of the cooperatives and to foster a stronger and more effective network linking between primaries and apex bodies. With the project intervention, the cooperatives improved their public image and became increasingly recognized as serious actors for community development. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2003 2005 INTEGRATION, EXTERNAL AUDITING AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES The intent of this program is to assist NATCCO, an apex organization, strengthen integration of its affiliated financial cooperatives. For that purpose, project experts will help NATCCO draw up required financial, professional and institutional performance indicators for the financial cooperatives and help NATCCO validate the concept and set up an implementation plan. The project will also help NATCCO strengthen execution of external auditing of the financial cooperatives by its employees and set up a structure or legal arrangements to ensure their independence. In addition, the project will assist NATCCO in drawing up draft legislation respecting financial cooperatives that will be validated by the cooperative sector and presented to authorities. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Desjardins Group Sri Lanka 1987 1987 EVALUATION PROJECT SRI LANKA Evaluation of a producers’ loan program for small agricultural producers. FAD/ Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Sri Lanka 2005 2009 SUPPORT TO SANASA MOVEMENT FOR POST-TSUNAMI RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT IN SRI LANKA Restore living environment for tsunami-affected families and increase access by men and women in affected and rural areas to reinforced SANASA Primary Societies offering a wider range of microfinance products and services. Provide tsunami-affected individual SANASA members with the necessary resources to rebuild their living environment and reconstitute their assets. SANASA Development Bank, Desjardins Group, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Société d'habitation du Québec Sri Lanka 2008 2009 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUCESSFUL REPLICATION STRATEGY FOR INDEXED CROP INSURANCE IN SRI LANKA Realize appropriate assessment of the statistical information available and of the possible product’s models and configuration to be developed. Develop and prepare a financial model for integration of all the data and the models to be developed. Realise meetings with farmer groups, cooperatives, government agencies, lawyers, insurance specialists, financial cooperatives and the Sanasa Network. Project realized in consortium with Sanasa Insurance Company Ltd (SICL), BASIX (India) and Financière agricole du Québec-Développement international (FADQDI). Microinsurance Innovation Facility – International Labour Organization (ILO), funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Sri Lanka 2010 2013 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDEXED CROP INSURANCE SCHEME IN SRI LANKA The project aims at making available to Sri Lankan farmers an innovative agricultural insurance product which will minimize the risk of an income loss resulting from unfavourable weather conditions. It entails the development and testing of new methodologies to streamline the overall processes, improve delivery mechanisms, and raise the awareness of the rural Sri Lankan population towards an insurance product to fill the gap in the national insurance market. It is expected that around 26,000 farmers will subscribe to the new product during the life of the project. Project realized in consortium with Sanasa Insurance Company Ltd (SICL) and BASIX (India). Microinsurance Innovation Facility – International Labour Organization (ILO), funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Uzbekistan 2003 2004 DEVELOPING PRUDENTIAL REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Support the Central Bank of Uzbekistan in developing its supervision division for savings and credit cooperatives. The two main areas of intervention involve supervision: distance supervision using a management information system and on-site supervision using tools (mainly the Inspection Program) adapted to the situation. Two other topics are also addressed: the legal context and the operational environment of the savings and credit cooperatives (SCUs). Asian Development Bank (ADB) DID’s Professional Experience Sri Lanka Starting Year 2013 Ending year 2013 Sri Lanka 2014 Vietnam Country Project 46 Financial Partners STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LIVESTOCK INSURANCE PLAN IN SRI LANKA The project aims to examine and compare the SICL livestock insurance program in Sri Lanka with other existing programs. As a result, this will allow for analysis of plans offered by other companies, such as CIC-Kenya. It will involve research and best practices implementation in order to optimize overall procedures, improve distribution by identifying the most partners possible and the most effective procedures especially for identifying livestock, in an overall effort to arrive quickly at profitability for the product. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 2014 STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MICROPENSION PLAN IN SRI LANKA The project aims to study the current pension plan and the market newly established in Sri Lanka. It also aims at setting up a more adequate product to properly respond to client needs. In addition, the fee setting mechanism, developed earlier, will be explained and contribute to the process. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) 1991 1992 REFORM OF THE COOPERATIVE SECTOR Analysis of reforms in the Vietnamese cooperative sector through seminars and private studies. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 1992 1993 AGRICULTURAL CREDIT SEMINAR Organization of seminars on agricultural credit and on the role of financial cooperatives in directing the credit. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 1992 1993 SUPPORT TO THE SAIGON CORPORATION Provide support for the reorganization of the agricultural sector of the Saigon cooperative. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 1994 1994 RURAL FINANCE IN VIETNAM - DEFINITION OF PROJECT Identification of components of a project for developing an integrated network of savings and the People’s Credit Funds (CPF). Development of a management plan over two years, diagnosis of a program for the creation of financial cooperatives (from the legal, financial and operational points of view). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 1994 1997 RURAL FINANCE IN VIETNAM Institutionalization of a permanent mechanism for financing small farmers and entrepreneurs and mobilization of rural savings. Creation of a stable financial environment for setting up the legal, operational and financial infrastructure necessary for the orderly and efficient conduct of business of the People’s Credit Funds network. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 1997 2002 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL FINANCING - VIETNAM – CANADA Support for the creation of a reliable and secure financial environment through the setting up of the legal, operational and financial infrastructure required for the methodical, efficient and effective operation of the People’s Credit Funds network. Ensure progressive transfer of responsibility to various components of the network. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 1997 2004 VIETNAM - CANADA RURAL FINANCE OUTREACH PROJECT Increased access by low-income populations in rural areas to financial services provided by formal financial institutions, the Vietnam Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (VBARD) and social organizations (the women’s association and the farmers’ association. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 2004 2006 SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S CREDIT FUNDS NETWORK (PCF) Review the various management procedures of the PCFs and support the evolution of operations systems. Broaden the range of products and services offered by the PCFs. Support the development and introduction of financial services offered to the PCFs by the CCF and its branch offices. Draw up the plans and take part in steps to find sources of financing which will enable partners to replicate the experience throughout the network after the project ends. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Vietnam 2006 2006 CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE FINANCIAL SECTOR AND CAPITAL MARKETS Develop an appropriate model of a safety fund for protecting the financial security and thereby depositors in People’s Credit Fund system. Asian Development Bank Vietnam 2006 2008 ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PEOPLE’S CREDIT FUND FIRST Initiative In collaboration with the State Bank of Vietnam, the project will support the management of (funded by World Bank) the VAPCF in the review and implementation of its charter and business plan, in defining its structure and its offer of services to the PCF and the CCF. The project will also assist the VAPCF in defining its communication strategy with the PCF and in developing a training strategy for the Association and the PCF. Vietnam 2007 2007 MICROFINANCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY – SECOND PHASE OF THE WORLD BANK RURAL FINANCE PROJECT Assist the Government in its efforts to develop the rural economy and improve the living conditions in rural areas. In this context, DID assisted the Vietnam Bank for Rural and Agricultural Development in establishing its strategy for microfinance and in strengthening its capacity to provide microfinance services to rural areas, and the rural poor in a sustainable manner. Vietnam Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (VBARD) and World Bank DID’s Professional Experience Country Vietnam (Vietnam) and Asia, Africa and Americas Starting Year 2009 Ending year 2011 2007 2010 Project 47 Financial Partners SUPPORT FOR THE VIETNAM ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE’S CREDIT FUND (VAPCF) The purpose of the project is to strengthen the VAPCF by supporting the development, adaptation and progressive implementation of prioritized components of the PCF services offered. Specifically this involves (i) providing assistance to the VAPCF team in charge of deploying the BMS-PCF data processing solution in the targeted PCFs; (ii) ensuring transfer to the VAPCF of a distance training program (PAMEF) and (iii) providing assistance to the VAPCF in conducting the preparatory work required for setting up a security fund for the PCFs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) RURAL-URBAN INTERCONNECTIVITY TO HELP FIGHT POVERTY The project will be deployed in Burkina Faso, Togo, Mali, Vietnam and Haiti. For Vietnam, the project objective is to improve access to financial services for disadvantaged populations, mainly in rural areas in terms of outreach and the intensity of utilization of services, by expanding the transactions possible. Interconnections will first be established among service outlets in the People’s Credit Fund networks operating in rural areas and those operating in urban areas (Inter-Coop solution) and subsequently between networked outlets and other external financial institutions (transfers of funds). Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation DID’s Professional Experience 48 CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE Interventions taking place in Europe Hungary Starting Year 1991 Ending year 1991 Hungary 1992 Hungary Country Project Financial Partners PREPARATION OF A SUPPORT PROJECT FOR THE FEDERATION OF FINANCIAL COOPERATIVESPreparation of a project aimed at restructuring and strengthening the Hungarian financial cooperative movement. Quebec Department of International Relations 1995 SUPPORT TO HUNGARIAN SAVINGS COOPERATIVES Support for the restructuring and strengthening of the Hungarian savings cooperative movement. Quebec Department of International Relations, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) and Desjardins Group 1993 1993 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR TWINNING HUNGARIAN AND CANADIAN SMEs Set up of twinning activities for Hungarian and Canadian SMEs. Identify one or several networks of entrepreneurs interested in developing business relationships with partners in Québec and who have the potential to do so. Quebec Department of International Relations Hungary 1993 1993 SUPPORT PROJECT FOR THE HUNGARIAN FEDERATION OF FARMING COOPERATIVES Project aimed at the development of a pilot project for dairy cooperatives in Hungary. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) Hungary 1994 1997 PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF AN INTER-REGIONAL PRIVATE COOPERATIVE FOR DAIRY PROCESSING IN EASTERN HUNGARY Support to local cooperative producers and institutions so that they assume control of the regional dairy sector and work towards improving their socioeconomic conditions. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), Cooperative fédérée de Québec, Hungarian partners Hungary 1995 1998 SUPPORT TO HUNGARIAN SAVINGS COOPERATIVES - PHASE II Consolidation and diffusion of techniques required for the network’s efficient operations, while at the same time favouring increased integration. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Desjardins Group Latvia 1998 2002 STRENGTHENING OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN LATVIA Contribute to mobilizing the economic potential of the population by providing Latvians with access to secure cooperative financial services. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Local Partners Lithuania 1993 1993 FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PROJECT DEFINITION FOR THE SET-UP OF A COOPERATIVE SAVINGS AND CREDIT NETWORK Set-up of a cooperative savings and credit network in Lithuania, feasibility study and project definition. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) Lithuania 1993 1993 FORMULATION OF LEGISLATION TO GOVERN SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Mission with a view to formulate a specific law to govern savings and credit cooperatives in Lithuania. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) Lithuania 1994 1997 PROJECT FOR SETTING-UP A NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Launching of a network of savings and credit cooperatives in Lithuania. Contribute to improving the quality of life of men and women in Lithuania by providing them with access to adapted savings and loan services and ensuring their full participation. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Desjardins Group, Lithanian partners, Atviros Lietuvos Fondas Lithuania 1997 2002 SUPPORT TO THE KREDIT UNIJOS NETWORK IN LITHUANIA Provide assistance to ensure that more Lithuanians have access to operating, secure and suitable cooperative financial services. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) Lithuanian partners Lithuania 2001 2004 SUPPORT TO THE KREDITO UNIJOS NETWORK IN LITHUANIA Provide support to ensure that more Lithuanians have access to cooperative financial services that are operational, secure and adapted to their needs. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD), Lithuanian financial Coop., DSFL, Rabobank Moldova 2008 2009 STRENGTHENING OF SAVING AND CREDIT ASSOCIATION (SCA) INDUSTRY Assist the National Commission of Financial Market (NCFM) in developing and implementing a sound regulatory and supervisory framework for the SCA industry and to develop its regulatory and supervisory skills by providing the respective on-the-job training for its employees. Ministry of Finance Poland 1990 1990 SUPPORT TO THE COOPERATIVE SECTOR Definition mission in view of a collaboration project involving the cooperative banking network of Poland. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) Romania 1991 1992 SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE NETWORK Pre-feasibility mission, feasibility mission, partner-finding mission. Project designed to support Romanian cooperatives in their progressive adaptation to a market economy. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) DID’s Professional Experience Romania Starting Year 1992 Ending year 1997 Romania 1993 Russia Country Project 49 Financial Partners SUPPORT PROJECT FOR CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN ROMANIA Undertake a diagnostic of credit cooperatives and provide strategic orientation. Promote and mobilize savings and implement mechanisms for suitable financial intermediation. Develop new loan products. Train the leaders in the credit cooperative network. Support the organization and computerization of credit cooperatives in pilot project districts. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) 1993 LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN ROMANIA Project whose objective is the elaboration of a bill pertaining to savings and credit cooperatives. World Bank 1993 1998 LAUNCHING OF A NETWORK OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES Support the Russian league for developing savings and credit cooperatives in its efforts to develop tools for management, follow-up, control and promotion of credit cooperatives, the training of stakeholders, follow-up and controls for the network, promotion of the applicable law, organization of internships with the Desjardins Group and the development of at least 20 financial cooperatives in Volgograd oblast. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), Desjardins Group, Russian Committee for the Development of Savings and Credit Coop. and Russian COOPECS Russia 1999 2004 DEVELOPMENT OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (COOPECs) IN RUSSIA Provide the population with savings and credit services suited to their needs and increase participation. Ensure the strengthening and viability of savings and credit cooperatives in the region of Volgograd. Reproduce the Volgograd model in other regions. Strengthen national and regional savings and credit structures (2nd and 3rd tiers). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Russian partners Russia 2005 2008 MAINSTREAMING RUSSIAN FINANCIAL COOPERATIVES (COOPECs) Provide Russian citizens with improved access to secure, sound, and democratically run savings and credit services adapted to the development needs of their communities. Project Goals: (i) Contribute to the development of adequate federal and regional regulatory and supervisory frameworks for financial cooperatives across Russia; (ii) Strengthen the capacity of the National Union to assume is mandate as an efficient apex structure and harmonize professional training; (iii) Contribute to the further specialization of services offered by the Regional associations (Volgograd, Rostov, Kemerovo, Altay). Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) and Russian partners Russia 2006 2007 RUSSIA PRIMARY MORTGAGE MARKET DEVELOPMENT Develop world-class residential mortgage-lending operations guidelines adapted to the realities of Russian market. It is expected that these guidelines will become an industry standard for existing lenders as well as those entering the Russian residential mortgage market. International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group Développement international Desjardins (DID) is a world leader in providing consulting services and technical assistance in the field of community finance. Our expertise is based on over one hundred years of experience accumulated by the Desjardins Group, the largest cooperative financial group in Canada. We draw on best practices tested in collaboration with our numerous partners to support the setup, growth and strengthening of financial institutions in developing and emerging countries. Expert consultant, operator and investor, DID stands out by its specialized expertise in the following fields: ▪ Mobilization of savings ▪ Agricultural Finance ▪ Technological Solutions ▪ Training ▪ Surveillance ▪ Financing for entrepreneurs ▪ Microinsurance ▪ Housing Finance ▪ Loans for Schooling ▪ Investments Resolutely facing the future, DID makes use of all its resources in order to increase access to financial services for communities in developing countries. Together, we create the future. It is our ultimate reason for existence. www.did.qc.ca 59, avenue Bégin, Lévis (Québec) G6V 4C3 (418) 835-2400 (418) 833-0742 [email protected]