AlHuda CIBE - 4th GIMF Profile with Sponsorship

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Media Partner
Center of Excellence in
Islamic Microfinance
Development
Aid Support

3. AboutAlHudaCenterofIslamicBanking&Economics
AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics has been most efficient in establishing itself in Islamic
Banking & Finance industry. It has a rich history of past eight years of serving a unique and vital role in
thedevelopmentofIslamicMicrofinanceallaroundtheworld.
AlHuda CIBE mission is to deliver excellent services in the promotion of Islamic Banking & Finance into
the masses through Advisory & Consultancy, Research & Product Development, Education & Capacity
Building,ShariahAdvisoryandPublications&Events.
AlHuda CIBE focuses to promote Islamic Microfinance worldwide in order to alleviate poverty and
sustaining the Microfinance institutions. Based on this principal, the recognition of AlHuda CIBE is
increasingbyleaps&bounds.For further details: www.alhudacibe.com
AboutAkhuwat
Akhuwat is dedicated to improve the lives of the poor, especially those who are financially abused,
abandoned and disregarded by society. It was established with the objective of providing Qard-e-Hasn
or interest free Microfinance to the poor to enhance their standard of living. Drawing on these
principles of social justice and brother hood, it strives to alleviate poverty by creating a system based
onmutualsupportinthesociety.
Its philosophy is based on the principle of Qad-e-Hasn, helping someone in need with an interest-free
loan, has been favored over charity. From a first loan of Rs. 10k, it's total disbursement have now
becomereachedaboutRs.7.5Billion.For further details: www.akhuwat.org.pk
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About Islamic Microfinance
Peoplelivinginpovertyneedrapidaccesstoadiverserangeoffinancialservicestoruntheirbusinesses,
build assets, ensure smooth self-consumption, and manage risks. Financial services for poor people
have proven to be a powerful instrument for reducing poverty, enabling them to build assets, increase
incomes,andreducetheirvulnerabilitytoeconomicstress.
Broadly, Microfinance refers to a movement that envisions a world in which low-income households
havepermanentaccesstoarangeofhighqualityandaffordablefinancialservicesofferedbyarangeof
retail providers to finance income-producing activities, build assets, stabilize consumption, and
protect against risks but as per market studies conventional micro financial system could not serve the
potential as expected due to the few deficiencies in the system. Islamic Microfinance has traits to
provide a parallel support to the poorest of the poor and its imminent qualities leaves no room for
structural devastation as emphasizes ethical, moral & social factors to promote equality and fairness
forthegoodofthesociety.
During the latest research on Microfinance sector, it is evaluated that Islamic financial system provides
the best solutions for Poverty alleviation and Social sustainability, it is not only providing opportunity
to utilize a sustainable system but also offers good rate of return & ideal performance compare to
conventionalMicrofinancesystem.

5. Islamic Microfinance –
An Incredible Tool for Poverty Alleviation

6. Event Summary
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On October 6 , 2013 AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics has organized 3 Global Islamic
Microfinance Forum in Dubai, U.A.E. with the vision to expand Islamic Microfinance all around the
world. During the day, conference participants had the opportunity to choose among various sessions
to discuss topics and develop recommendations. At the beginning of each session, participants were
presented with background information and discussion questions and following a structured process
ofbrainstormingandinformationexchange.
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In 2014, AlHuda CIBE is going to organize 4 Global Islamic Microfinance Forum in Dubai on November
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1 -2 with Two Days Post Event Workshop on November 3 -4 . The objective of the series of
conferences is to evaluate the scope of Islamic Microfinance and its potential in the developing and
underdevelopingcountrieswhichwilldefinitelyhelppoortosurviveattheirbest.
This year, the forum will open the new horizons, opportunities and innovation for Microfinance
industry which will help them in eliminating poverty with the support of Islamic Microfinance. The
vision of Global Islamic Microfinance Forum is to transfer the importance and value of Islamic
Microfinance for Microfinance institutions and to create awareness to the masses of International
Market.
TheCoreObjectiveofthisforumare:
1- Providetheopportunitiesforcollaborations/partnershipswithdonoragencies,Multilateral
organization,Charities,philanthropistorganizations,Islamicfinancialinstitutions.
2-TodiscusstheIslamicMicrofinanceIndustrybusinessmodels.
3- IT Integration in Islamic financial institution and how they can benefitting from technological
solutions
4- Provideaplatformtostartadialogueandfindsolutionstoensuresustainablegrowthoftheindustry
IslamicMicrofinanceInstitutions.
5- Innovation in Islamic Microfinance Industry, e.g. Crowd funding, MicroTakaful, Youth Development
Programsetc.
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7. Guest of Honor
Professor Dr. Mohd Azmi Omar
Director General
Islamic Research and Training Institute
Islamic Development Bank Group
Dr. Amjad Saqib
Executive Director
Akhuwat
Lahore -Pakistan.
Zubair Mughal
Chief Executive Officer
AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics,
Lahore, Pakistan
Mufti Aziz Ur Rehman
Manager-Shariah
Mawarid Finance,
Dubai.
Pervez Nasim
Chairman & CEO
Ansar Financial & Development Corporation,
Canada.
Dr. Mohammed Obaidullah
Senior Training Specialist
Islamic Research and Training Institute-
Islamic Development Bank Group
Dubai
Zaigham M. Rizvi
Secretary General
Asia Pacific Union for Housing Finance
(APUHF),
Washington – U.S.A.
Abdul Samad
Shariah Advisor
The Bank of Khyber
Peshawar –Pakistan
Osman Aurakzai
Head of Research & Development Center
Bank Al Jazira,
Jeddah.
Mohammed Ralf Kroessin
International Programmes Division -
Head 0f Global Islamic Microfinance Unit,
Islamic Relief Worldwide,
United Kingdom.
Atef Ebrahim
Chief Advisor
Minister Of Social Development,
Kingdom of Bahrain
Ahmed Ali Siddiqui
Executive Vice President & Head
Product Development & Shariah Compliance,
Meezan Bank Limited,
Karachi – Pakistan
Arshad Mehmood
Head of Esar Microfinance Program
Helping Hand for Relief & Development
(HHRD)
Islamabad– Pakistan
Mabroor Mahmood
Chief Executive Officer
Biniog Sathi
Bangladesh
Badreldin Abdelrahim Inrahim Abdel Mageed
President - Microfinance Unit
Central Bank of Suadn,
Sudan
Aijaz Ali Khuwaja
Chairman/Founder
Sindh Society of Social Scientists,
Karachi
Salaudeen Jubril Abdulahi
Managing Director
Securehuda Limited, Nigeria
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Muhammad Saleem Ranjha
Director,
Akhuwat,
Lahore -Pakistan.
Dr. Haroon Ur Rashid Khan
Asst. Professor, Finance,
King Abdulaziz University,
Jeddah
Dr. Aishath Muneeza
Deputy Minister of Ministry
of Islamic Affairs,
Maldives
Syed Muhammad Imran Haider Naqvi
Head Center of Islamic Finance
Center of Islamic Finance,
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology,
Lahore
Ms. Farida Tariq
Chief Executive Officer
Wasil Foundation (formerly CWCD)
Lahore - Pakistan
Mohammad Raafi Hossain
Program Manager,
Silatech
Qatar
Zeinoul Abedien Cajee
Founding CEO/ Management Board,
National Awqaf Foundation Of South Africa,
South Africa
Syed Khurram Khursheed
Program Manager
Muslim Aid
Pakistan

8. Event Agenda
Inaugural Session
s Recitation from Holy Quran
s Welcome Address
s Inaugural & Key Note Address
Technical Session I: Current status and Future potential of Islamic Microfinance
s Islamic Microfinance – Global Scenario & Development
s Islamic Microfinance products & their compatibility with Conventional Microfinance Lending models
s Shari'ah principles, Operational Mechanism and Marketing Strategies of Islamic Microfinance
s Innovation, Impact assessment and future potential of Islamic Microfinance
s Zakah, Waqf &Co-operative models for Islamic Microfinance
Technical Session II: Qard-e-Hasn Model for Islamic Microfinance
s Akhuwat Model adding new dimensions in Microfinance Salient Features
s Linking Microfinance with Business community
s Replicating Qarz-e-Hasn Model – Challenges & Benefits
s Impact Assessment – A Case study
TechnicalSessionIII-PowerTable-PanelDiscussion-AninteractionwithDonor&FundingAgencies
s Funding challenges of Islamic Microfinance Institutions
s How to fund Islamic Microfinance Institutions
s Role of Funding Agencies for the Development of the Industry
s Issues, opportunities & Way Forward
Technical Session IV: Power Table – Panel Discussion II: Challenges and Opportunities for Islamic
MicrofinanceIndustry:
s What are the barriers to adoption of Islamic Microfinance globally? And how to resolve them?
s Initiatives needed in designing a framework for policy making for the expansion of Islamic Microfinance
s The key bottleneck in the strategies which constraints the growth of Islamic Microfinance
s Role of IDB and Multilateral organizations for development of Islamic Microfinance industry
s Donors reluctance towards Islamic Microfinance: Causes and Solutions
Technical Session V-Outreach & Sustainability of Islamic Microfinance
s Integration of Mobile/Branchless banking with Islamic Microfinance
s Empowering Islamic Microfinance by fulfilling social and development expectations
s MicroTakaful: As an effective tool for poverty reduction
s IT solutions to strengthened Islamic Microfinance Industry
s Youth Development and Vocational Literacy Programs through Islamic Microfinance
November 1-2, 2014 - Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E
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9. Shari'ah Principles and their Application in Microfinance
s Conceptual Framework of Islamic Microfinance
s Islamic principles of Micro financing, needed to adhere to when operating under Shari'ah law
s Compatibility of Microfinance Models with Islamic Microfinance.
s IslamicMicrofinanceasaneffectivetoolforsustainabledevelopment.
ExploringtheIslamicMicrofinanceProducts:Murabaha,Salam,Istisna,Diminishing,Mudarabahah,
MusharakahandIjarah
s Murabaha as Ideal financing mode in Micro/Rural finance sector
s Salam: Its mechanism and practical implications for Microfinance Sector.
s Istisna: Shari'ah ruling and its compliance with standards
s Ijarah: As an alternative to conventional Micro leasing
s Diminishing Musharaka A Shariah Compliant Instrument for Micro Housing Finance.
s Deposit Management Techniques for Islamic Microfinance Banks/Institutions. (Modarabah & Musharaka)
Use of Zakah and Establishment of Waqf for Building up the Islamic Microfinance Institutions
s Use of Zakah, Waqf and Co-operative models in Islamic Microfinance.
s Utilization of Waqf concept for the development of the development and Strengthened the Islamic Microfinance
s Extending the product line and product development in Islamic microfinance.
Innovation, Development & Opportunities in Islamic Microfinance
s Modernization in Microfinance Alternative delivery channels
s Role of I.T for the Development of Islamic Microfinance
s Need of Product Diversification in Islamic Microfinance
s Product innovation and product Mix of Islamic Microfinance
s Donors unwillingness towards Islamic Microfinance: Causes and Solutions
Marketing Strategies of Islamic Microfinance
s How to market Islamic Microfinance products?
s How to ensure that your products are authentically Islamic and how to convince your clients?
s Is Islamic Microfinance for Muslims? A big Misconception
s Effective donor strategies to support Islamic Microfinance
Islamic Insurance (Micro Takaful )& Risk Management Techniques in Islamic Microfinance
s Islamic Insurance (Micro Takaful) An effective tool for Sustainable Development.
s Risk Management Techniques for Islamic Microfinance
s BancaTakaful Channelize the Micro Takaful Products with Islamic Microfinance Institution
s Case Studies
November 3-4, 2014 - Dubai, U.A.E
Two Days Post Event Workshop on
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Who should attend this forum?
§ Microfinance Institutions & Banks
§ Local and International Donor's Agencies
§ Rural Support Programs
§ Islamic and Conventional Banks
§ Insurance and Takaful Companies
§ SMEs & Corporative Societies
§ NGOs and NPOs
§ Microfinance Professionals and Experts
§ Academia
§ Philanthropist and Investors
§ Regulators and Govt. Officials
§ Shari'ah Scholars and Experts
Promotional and Marketing Opportunities
NoCompanycanaffordtomissthisGreatInteractiveMarketingOpportunity!
Islamic Microfinance Global Forum is practice driven but interesting for senior level executives event,
designed to explore and share strategies within Islamic Microfinance Industry. This platform is
expectedtoprovideahealthyliaisonandcallsfortremendousmarketingandpromotionopportunities
forthefollowingbusinessandsocialsegments:
MicrofinanceInstitutions&Banks
Local&InternationalDonor'sAgencies
NGOsandNPOs
IslamicandConventionalBanks
ITCompanies
RatingAgencies
InvestmentBanks
LocalandMultinationalCompanies
REITs
FinancialSolutionsProviders
For further details: info@alhudacibe.com
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
s Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference Area.
s Logo of company/brand will be displayed at
1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report
3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back)
5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance
s Four (4) Complimentary delegate passes for the conference – to share with colleagues and business partners
(5980 $ value)
s Speaker Presentation in the main conference program
s Two (2) A4 complimentary color back cover advertisements in consecutive issues of Bi-Monthly Islamic
Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement worth: 4400 USD )
s Pre & Post event media coverage in leading newspapers & TV channels
s Acknowledgement at opening and closing ceremony
s CEO’s/ Chairman’s message in Conference program profile
s 4 Advertisement Standees in conference hall. (2 inside, 2 outside)
s Insertion of Sponsor’s corporate brochure in the Conference folder
s Sponsor may send Press releases of the event to PR Department of AlHuda CIBE
LEAD SPONSOR US$ 20,000
s Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area
s Logo of company/brand will be displayed at
1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report
3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back)
5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance
s Two (2) delegate passes for the conference – to share with colleagues and business partners (2990 $ Value)
s Presentation at Main Program of the conference
s One A4 color advertisements in Bi-Monthly Islamic Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement worth
2200 USD )
s CEO’s/ Chairman’s message in Conference program profile
s 02 Advertisement Standees ( 1 inside & 1 outside )
s Insertion of Sponsor’s corporate brochure in the Conference folder
GOLD SPONSOR US$ 14,000 (2 Positions)

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s Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area
s Logo of company/brand will be displayed at
1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report
3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back)
5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance
s One (1) delegate pass for the conference – to share with colleagues and business partners (1495 $ value)
s Presentation at the Main Program of the Conference.
s One (1) Advertisement of Standees in conference hall
s One (1) A4 color advertisements in Bi-Monthly Islamic Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement
worth 1800 USD )
TECHNOLOGICAL SPONSOR US$ 10,000 (2 Positions)
s Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area
s Logo of company/brand will be displayed at
1) Side wing of Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report
3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back)
5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance
s One (1) delegate pass for the conference – to share with colleagues and business partners (1495 $ value)
s One (1) Advertisement of Standees in conference hall
s One (1) A4 color advertisements in Bi-Monthly Islamic Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement
worth 1400 USD )
s Company names cards will be displayed at Lunch & Tea areas as Venue Sponsor.
VENUE SPONSOR US$ 10,000
s Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area
s Logo of company/brand will be displayed at
1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report
3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back)
s One (1) delegate pass for the conference – to share with colleagues and business partners (1495 $ value)
s Presentation at the Main Program of the Conference.
s One (1) Advertisement standees
* [All Conditions Strictly Applied]
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2. All offers are strictly valid only in case of 100 % advance payment in favor of ‘AlHuda CIBE´
EXHIBITION SPONSOR US$ 4,000

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2. Conference Fee
Conference fees include admission to conference sessions, tea/coffee, lunch, registration materials and Certificate.
Event Name Fee for Pakistani(PKR) Fee for Int'l (USD)
Conference + Workshop
Conference Fee (1st & 2nd November 2014) Rs. 55,000 (2 Days) $1495 (2 Days)
Workshop Fee (3rd & 4th November 2014) Rs. 40,000 (2 Days) $995 (2 Days )
Rs. 95,000 (4 Days) $2490 (4 Days )
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Post Event Workshop “Marketing Techniques & Operational Mechanism of Islamic Microfinance”
November 3-4, 2014

14. Our Services in Islamic Microfinance
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AlHuda CIBE FZ LLE - U.A.E
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Ph: +92 42 35913096-8
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