Lack of financial access holds back MSMEs growth in Tanzania

The large size of unbankable micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) remains to be a major impediment that holds back the sector’s contribution to economic growth as well as efforts to lift masses from abject poverty.

Figures from the Ministry of Industry and Trade shows that there are about 3.5 million SMEs in the country but the number has never been turned into an investment opportunity by the financial institutions whose core business is lending.

 

European Microfinance Week

Date:  12-14 November 2014
Location: Luxembourg

European Microfinance Week is the major annual event of the microfinance industry hosting high level and in-depth discussions by all sectors of the European microfinance community (banks and financial institutions, government agencies, NGO’s, consulting firms, researchers and universities) working in developing countries. It is organized by the European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) and supported by the Luxembourg Government.

Bank Innovators Council Roadshow

Date: 3 September - 16 December 2014
Location: Throughout the USA, 22 cities

Hand-on workshops across North America with the sole purpose of sharing insights on the latest and greatest ideas in banking. Each workshop will:
 Provide a view of financial innovation relevant to your local market, informed by our global experience and research
 Be a hands-on, interactive session where we challenge assumptions and solve problems with our peers
 Deliver unique insights and tailored outputs highlighting key findings
 

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