The SMDP Rwanda will offer three savings groups courses during the two-week workshop facilitated by experts in the savings groups field. The courses will include classroom and field based learning and are suitable for practitioners new to savings groups or those with significant experience who want to expand their knowledge of savings groups management information systems or the Private Service Provider model.
We are very pleased to be able to offer an significant number of full or partial scholarships to the SMDP Rwanda provided by the MasterCard Foundation of Toronto, Canada through the MasterCard Foundation Microfinance Scholars Program.
Week One November 3 -7
- Savings Groups Programme Design - A comprehensive and rigorous saving group project design from basic theory of change to programme implementation. A field visit to well-functioning and disciplined savings groups will take place in day two.
Week Two November 10-14
- Savings Groups Management Information Systems – A hands-on learning experience for current savings groups facilitating agencies utilizing the VSL Associates new internet-based MIS. Prior experience and an up to date lap top computer are prerequisites for this course.
- Private Service Provider (PSP) Model: a practical approach to fee-for-service Savings Group programming – Catholic Relief Services has developed a comprehensive and systematic approach to working with agents known as Private Service Providers (PSP), who offer their training services to communities on a sustainable- fee-for-service basis, including once the project has closed. Experience in operation of savings groups or attendance in the week one Savings Groups Programme Design are prerequisites for this course.
Location
The SMDP Rwanda will take place at the Nobleza Hotel [link http://noblezahotel.com/ ] located in the outskirts of Kigali. See registration options below for full board or commuter options.
Workshop Fees
Fees include full tuition, meals, room and board and course materials. A commuter option is available for a discount and includes course materials, lunch and coffee breaks but no other meals or accommodation.
| One Week Residential - $1,800 | One Week Commuter - $1,200 |
| Two Weeks Residential - $3,600 | Two Weeks Commuter - $2,400 |
See complete registration information below.
Affiliate Host
Sterling Micro Development Consultants (Rwanda) Ltd. is a training, consulting, research, project management, and organizational development firm focusing on values-based services to the Micro and Small-scale Economic Sector. Sterling has expertise in community-based and cooperative financial systems and have a special affinity for the Savings Groups model as a strategic entry point for communities.
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http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/smdp/rwanda
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