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TRAINING PROGRAMME ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION: THE INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
26 – 31 OCTOBER 2015 LUCKNOW, INDIA
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African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA)
The African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association is a
regional association of Sub-Saharan financial and non-financial
institutions involved in promoting rural and agricultural finance.
AFRACA was established in 1977 alongside similar institutions
across the globe as a lead advocate and coordinator of rural and
agricultural finance in their respective regions. The AFRACA
secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya where it was registered
under the NGOs Coordiantion act in 1981 and received
diplomatic status from the government of Kenya in 2003.
VISION
A rural Africa where people have access to sustainable financial
services for economic development.
MISSION
To improve the rural finance environment through the promotion
of appropriate policy framework and to support member
institutions to provide sustainable quality financial services to the
rural population.
ABOUT THE HOST/PARTNER INSTITUTIONS:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on 12 July 1982 by an Act of the Parliament to promote sustainable and equitable
agriculture and rural prosperity through effective credit support, related services, institutional development and other innovative initiatives.
Bankers Institute of Rural Development(BIRD)
BIRD is a society registered under societies act, promoted by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), the apex Financial Institution in the area of Agriculture and Rural development in India. BIRD is involved in training, research and consultancy in the field of rural development and banking. The Institute is known for region-focused, issue-specific and research based training courses and seminars, as well as feasibility and diagnostics studies. It undertakes consultancy and research studies in and outside India. It has undertaken assignments for prestigious national and international financing agencies. The Institute has full time highly qualified and experienced faculty having specialisation in diverse areas.
Course Content in brief
Financial inclusion need measures taken
progress and issues
Bank-led model – Role of various stakeholders
in India
Components of financial inclusion- Micro
insurance, pension and remittances- Strategies
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… Course content in brief
SHG as vehicle of financial inclusion- National
Progrmame for Women SHGs
Use of BC/BF and ICT
Financial literacy- importance and strategy
Objectives of the Programme
By the end of the training programme the participants
will be able to:
Explain the importance of financial inclusion and financial literacy.
List out efforts and strategy for achieving financial inclusion
Describe Bank-led model for FI -Indian experience
Describe features of SHG. Use of SHG as BC Describe various components of Financial
Inclusion like , micro Insurance, pension and remittances
Who Should Attend? The study visit is suited for financial sector practitioners, bank lawyers, agriculture experts, and middle-class managers in the technical field and other professionals in financial services industry, central bankers .
TRAINING VENUE The training programme will be held from 26th – 30th
October 2015 in Lucknow, India.
Location
BIRD is located in a sprawling campus, at a distance of 6
km from Lucknow airport and 8 km from the railway
station. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art
technology for training. It has a well-stocked library, air-
conditioned seminar/discussion rooms, computer lab
and lounge. More details are available on bird website
www.birdlucknow.in
Programme Participation fee
The programme fee is only US$ 1500.00 for
participants from AFRACA Member institutions and
US$ 1800.00 per participant from Non-Members.
This covers accommodation, meals (snacks, lunches and dinners) for the entire duration of the course, speakers/facilitator’s fees, training venue and materials, land arrangement as well as supplies and other administrative costs. The fee does not include the international round trip air ticket and other incidental expenses. These will be for the account of the nominating organization.
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The training fee should be remitted by bank transfer to
AFRACA. However, all bank charges including that of
the intermediary bank shall be for the account of the
remitter.
AFRACA Bank Details Account Holder: African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association Bank: Equity Bank Limited Branch: Equity Centre Branch Swift Code: EQBLKENA Account No: 0810297232884
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
All participants are advised to make their own travel
arrangements/flight bookings timely. You should
forward your travel itinerary to AFRACA at
[email protected] and [email protected]
and [email protected] AFRACA will organize for
transfers to and from the airport. Participants should
notify AFRACA by email of their arrival and departure
(flight number and time) on or before 28th September
2015.
Travel Requirement
Participants must be in possession of a passport valid
for at least six months from time of travel with proof of
confirmed return ticket. The participant is requested to
work out his/her visa arrangements with the nearest
Indian Embassy in his/her own country. Formal
invitation for Visa purposes shall be sent upon
acknowledgement of acceptance of the nomination of
the participant by AFRACA.
Travel and Medical Insurance
The nominating institution should cover for the
participants’ comprehensive health/accident insurance.
AFRACA shall not cover the cost of medical treatment or
the cost of participants’ medical/travel insurance. All
participants are advised to arrange for their own
insurance coverage prior to their trip to India.
Dress Code
Formal attire is requested on the first day. Otherwise,
smart casual is acceptable for other days of the training
period.
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Nominations Kindly complete the attached nomination form and
return to AFRACA not later than September 28, 2015
to [email protected] and copy to
[email protected] and [email protected]
TRAVELING TIPS
Electricity
India uses 230 Volts, 50 Hz alternating current as the
power source. Plugs and sockets have either grounded /
earthed 3 Pin connections (Type D) or ungrounded 2 pin
connections (Type C). The two pin plug is also called the
Europlug. It has two round 4 mm (0.157 in) pins. It can
be inserted in either way into the socket. Hence there is
no fixed live (hot) and neutral (cold) terminals.
The three pin plug is rated at 6A / 250V. It has three
round pins in a triangular pattern. The earth terminal is
slightly larger than the live and neutral terminals.
Will a standard American electric plug fit into a power
point in India?
No. But any electrical store will sell you an adapter
(picture below) for around 50 cents (Rs. 25 aprox) or
less.
3 Pin Converter / Adapter
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TELEPHONE SERVICES
Land line service is widely available, while mobile
service operators are also available. You can purchase
cell phone sim-cards in hotels and shops at the airport
and in major stores.
WEATHER IN OCTOBER
Lucknow weather is fairly warm and subtropical with
most of the rainfall occurring during the monsoon
season. The climate in Lucknow has three seasons:
summer (March to mid-June), rainy season (mid-June
to September) and winter (October to February).
Summer weather in Lucknow sees average daytime
temperatures of 35 °C, which sometimes creep over
the 40 °C mark in May. In winter temperatures can
drop to 4 °C.
Warm clothing is appropriate though the conference
facilities are air-conditioned.
CURRENCY
The Indian currency is known as Rupee. The exchange
rate is approximately 63.33 Indian Rupee to 1US$.
There are banks with ATMs and change facilities at
every commercial center. American Express and
Rennies Travel (an agent for Thomas Cook) have
branches at the airport and in major malls.
ATM SAFETY
When using automatic teller machines (ATMs) in India,
practice the generally accepted safety precautions you
would employ when at home. Never accept an offer
from a stranger to help you with your transaction. If
your ATM card is withheld by the machine, you can
approach the bank to release it, or call the helpline
number that can be found at the ATM.
LANGUAGE
The official language used in India is Hindi however
English is widely spoken in major hotels, shops and
restaurants.
The programme will be conducted in English
(presentations and discussions).
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CONTACTS
For more information, kindly contact;
AFRACA Secretariat;
Located at Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS),
Off Thika Super Highway, Noordin Road, Next to de la
Rue Security Print,
P.O. Box 41378 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 271 79 11 / 271 59 91 | Cell: 254 726 080 454 |
Fax: +254 20 271 00 82
Website: www.afraca.org
or
Caroll Bakang;
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
IMPORTANT: This program is in high demand. Please
register early.
INDIA IN BRIEF
India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain
– from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline –
and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north,
Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort
complex, massive Jama Masjid mosque and Agra’s
iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the
Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga center and
base for Himalayan trekk