To MFP,
The Smart Campaign is very pleased to announce the launch of the Client Protection Certification Program. The program, aimed at retail financial institutions, has been in development for several years and allows institutions for the first time to publicly demonstrate their commitment to keeping clients at the heart of their work. You can read the full press release of the launch [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/1/prweb10358249.htm] and a list of the first Certified organizations here [ http://smartcampaign.org/certification/certified-organizations]
The Campaign is encouraged by the early support and enthusiasm for the Certification Program, in particular from the Microfinance CEO Working Group. The members of the Microfinance CEO Working Group have just released a statement announcing their strong support for certification, which can be found here [http://centerforfinancialinclusionblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/mcwg-statement-jan-2013.pdf]
In the statement, the members outline the importance of the certification program for the industry at large, calling it a "public good" that will help MFIs "keep clients at the center of their work." The members call on other stakeholders in the industry to support the certification program. The Microfinance CEO Working Group comprises the leaders of Accion, FINCA International, Freedom from Hunger, Grameen Foundation USA, Opportunity International, Pro Mujer, VisionFund International, and Women's World Banking.
If you would like more information about the certification program, please visit the Smart Campaign website or contact me, Alexandra Rizzi arizzi@smartcampaign.org
Thank you for your attention,
Alexandra
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