The Banking With The Poor Network (BWTP) and The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC), in partnership with the Citi Foundation as Lead Partner and The China Association of Microfinance (CAM) as Local Host, are pleased to announce that the Asia Microfinance Forum 2014 will be held in Shanghai, China, 4 - 8 August 2014.     
 
Two world leaders in microfinance will open the Asia Microfinance Forum 2014 as keynote speakers: Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG, Founder and Chairperson of BRAC; and Mr Robert Annibale, Global Director of Citi Microfinance and Community Development.                                                                                        
 
 The AMF is one of the leading events in the region for organisations and individuals interested in providing and promoting inclusive and sustainable financial services in Asia. This event attracts a wide range of stakeholders including central banks, heads of government, microfinance practitioners, advocates, educational institutions, mobile phone and telecommunications companies, donor agencies, international financial institutions, NGOs, domestic government agencies, commercial banks, community-based savings institutions, technology and software companies, and a range of other organisations from across Asia and outside the region.
 
Members of the BWTP Network have identified a range of priority challenges and opportunities for achieving greater financial inclusion in Asia. The AMF will provide a platform to seek solutions to these challenges and support organisations to better take advantage of opportunities by stimulating fresh thinking and building the capacity of stakeholders and institutions.

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