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Welcome to the 3rd annual Global Microfinance Investment Congress,

From its inception, the Global Microfinance Investment Congress established itself as the premier event for Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs), Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and other industry stakeholders in the value chain, to meet, collaborate, and share best practices.
This is where thought-leaders from around the world gather to discuss the current global microfinance market and the latest strategies for making successful microfinance investments. No other event offers you the same level of access to the people you need to meet to advance your microfinance investments or operations.

In just four years, the issues around microfinance have transitioned from concern over the influx of capital and possible over-crowding of funds, to the impact of liquidity constraints in the wake of a global economic crisis and subsequent recession, to issues relating to over-indebtedness.

Despite its conception as a philanthropic endeavor, microfinance has emerged as an attractive asset class for investors, one that delivers not just financial but social returns. As commercial microfinance continues to evolve, with the goal of poverty alleviation intact, it is vital that microfinance investors and practitioners work together to ensure that the industry achieves sustainable growth. In 2011, the Global Microfinance Investment Congress will once again offer unparalleled networking opportunities and exceptional education on the key issues of concern, including:

  • High liquidity in MIVs and endogenous problems in MFIs – over indebtedness of clients, deterioration of lending discipline and increased regulatory risk
  • Ability to make local currency loans
  • Excess liquidity in the market
  • Interest rate pricing inflexibility
  • Ever growing competition between banks and MFIs
  • New risk caused by commercialization
  • Business ethics in the industry

If you have attended the Global Microfinance Investment Congress in the past, you’ll already know that the event annually attracts 250+ attendees from around the world. In 2010, 43 countries were represented, and in 2011 we aim to extend our reach even further. Look no further for a comprehensive view of the global microfinance investment landscape and invaluable networking. Make your plans to attend today. Call 888-224-2480 or visit www.MicrofinanceCongress.com today, and we look forward to greeting you in New York in May 2011.

Sincerely,

Kristy Perkins

Kristy Perkins
GMIC Event Director
k.perkins@americanconference.com

Since its inception hundreds of investors and microfinance practitioners have attended the Global Microfinance Investment Congress. Many attendees return year after year as they recognize this is where they will get a truly global perspective on the current market for microfinance investments.

Testimonials from 2009 attendees:

The opportunity to meet and mix with investors, funders and other professional practitioners of microfinance worldwide, cannot be quantified.”

- Managing Director/CEO, Harmony Microfinance Bank Ltd.

A wonderful experience. A great opportunity to have a global, world view of the microfinance industry and meet with those that matter in the industry.

- Executive Director. Tabitha Cumi Foundation

An opportunity to engage with industry players outside of ones immediate operating environment and in so doing, challenge an organizations established line of thinking.

- CEO, Select Africa Ltd.

First class speakers with widespread professional backgrounds.

- Fundraiser, World Vision Austria

Very helpful and appropriate platform for interaction of key players in the industry.

- CEO, First Mutual Microfinance Bank
Presented by :
American Conference Institute
In Association with :
Planet Finance