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Supporting Microfinance in Educational Institutions and Training Programs --azelea
- 1. 17TH MICROCREDIT SUMMIT #17MCSum GENERATION NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN MICROFINANCE mit 0 Supporting Microfinance in Educational Institutions and Training Programs Azalea Carisch, University Meets Microfinance PlaNet Finance
- 2. 17TH MICROCREDIT SUMMIT #17MCSum GENERATION NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN MICROFINANCE mit 1 2013
- 3. 17TH MICROCREDIT SUMMIT #17MCSum GENERATION NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN MICROFINANCE mit University Meets Microfinance Stakeholders 2 European Universities University Students in Europe Practitioner Organizations
- 4. 17TH MICROCREDIT SUMMIT #17MCSum GENERATION NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN MICROFINANCE mit Objective & Activities 3 1. Microfinance Education 2. Microfinance Research 3. Documentation of Information 4. Professional Exchange 5. Dissemination of Information From Knowledge Creation to Diffusion Strengthen cooperation between microfinance practitioners and European universities
- 5. Microfinance Education and Research Microfinance Seminars and Lectures Mentorship Field Research & Exposure Program Thematic Papers 17TH MICROCREDIT SUMMIT #17MCSum GENERATION NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN MICROFINANCE mit 4 Training of Trainers Summer School Scholarships & Awards Case Studies
- 6. Professional Exchange & Dissemination of 17TH MICROCREDIT SUMMIT #17MCSum GENERATION NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN MICROFINANCE mit 5 Information Workshops Public Events Online Communication Platforms
- 7. 17TH MICROCREDIT SUMMIT #17MCSum GENERATION NEXT: INNOVATIONS IN MICROFINANCE mit 6 University Meets Microfinance: Challenges Institutionalization Technology Global Linking Researchers & Practitioners
Editor's Notes
- University Meets Microfinance (UMM) is a European initiative which fosters cooperation between European universities, students in Europe and microfinance practitioners to contribute to microfinance innovation and education for development. Previous to UMM PlaNet Finance had strong links and existing cooperation with Universities in Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Belgium and Portugal. In France, PlaNet Finance organized regular workshops at Universities like Paris Dauphine or Cergy Pontoise. In Germany, PlaNet Finance already provided practical mentorships to students from the European School of Management ESCP-EAP or the Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (FHTW), in close cooperation with professors. PlaNet Finance participated in a microfinance seminar organized at the Free University, its partner for the project. In 2005, the European Microfinance Programme was launched by the three universities Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB, SBS-EM), Paris Dauphine and Wageningen and by PlaNet Finance, in response to the growing demand for training in development activities, particularly in microfinance. PlaNet Finance also developed its own Training Centre based in Paris (which was called Planet University), where regular trainings were organized with the participation of senior experts and specialists of Microfinance and Banking. Free University Berlin is recognized as one of the leading German universities (2006 Excellency Award). Its Institute for Latin American Studies has been offering a special course on microfinance for more than 20 years. Every year, some students write papers on microfinance, which have unfortunately not been enough diffused until now. Prof. Manfred Nitsch (emeritus) has long-standing experience in microfinance and has written several books on the topic. UMM was created in 2009 by PlaNet Finance and Freie Universitat Berlin to respond to a rapidly growing interest by students and academics in the field of microfinance as well as an increasing need for knowledge creation and dissemination. At the time more and more universities were contacting PlaNet Finance for conferences and courses or wanted to conduct case studies of projects. 2010 : European Microfinance Platform through the UMM Action Group- brings together practitioner organizations and universities Today, UMM has grown thanks to the support and trust of partners such as the European Union, the European Microfinance Platform, the GIZ on behalf of the BMZ, the Agence Francaise de Developpement, the European Investment Bank Institute, Free University of Berlin and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. In 2010, PlaNet Finance and the European Microfinance Platform jointly set up the e-MFP “UMM” Action Group to further enhance education and student research on financial inclusion themes.
- European Microfinance Platform through the UMM Action Group created in 2010- brings together practitioner organizations and universities 40 European universities and research centers in 7 European countries: (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom) SC: 80 practitioners from 40 organizations and 60 academic members from 40 European universities and research institutions Students in Europe: % European %African %Asian %Latin American -studying in the field of economics, finance, social sciences, international relations, interested in researching issues linked to microfinance as part of their curriculum (thesis paper, mémoire de DESS ou doctorat , Diplomarbeit / Doktorarbeit in Germany) and interested to gain field experience in developing countries.
- Overall objective(s) 1) Increase knowledge and competencies on microfinance among students, universities and interested stakeholders 2) Foster field experience of students from European universities in developing countries 3) Contribute to solve difficulties poor people face to have access to the financial services they need 4) Make developing countries benefit from enhanced cooperation between practitioners and universities Specific objective Strengthen cooperation between microfinance practitioners and European universities
- Microfinance education We partner with universities to conduct lectures and seminars on microfinance based on approximately 20 modules that UMM has created over the years, which utilize relevant research, case studies, group exercises, multimedia resources and provide students with relevant literature produced from both the academic and practitioner communities. over 40 seminars at 20 different universities Europe wide 1732 students have participated in UMM Seminars ToT: UMM also conducts a training of trainers on our teaching methodology and modules. In the past the ToT was for anyone with an interest to teach microfinance, including practitioners, however this year we will focus more on supporting universities who are interested in introducing microfinance courses to their curriculum. Summer School: Development of elearning modules Research Field Research & Exposure Program (FREP) Mentorship 69 students have been mentored Scholarships for field research and internships 55 student scholarships have been awarded Documentation of information Case studies on innovative microfinance projects conducted by PhD students in partnership with practitioner organizations Thematic papers Awards and publication of PhD articles, master’s theses
- Professional Exchange Workshops on relevant microfinance topics where practitioners, academics and students are invited to present and discuss their work 12 workshops to date held throughout Europe on topics from remittances, green microfinance, regulation, mobile technology, agricultural microfinance, to microfinance in Latin America. Dissemination of information Organization of public events on relevant microfinance topics Dissemination of information through internet
- Microfinance Seminars to Programs through continued ToTs and continued knowledge creation and dissemination Support universities with the resources to develop microfinance seminars and eventually long term programs- resources including capacity development and funding high quality academic publications that are relevant to practitioners Networks Important to continue knowledge exchange between academics and practitioners to ensure that research remains relevant and the field programs learn from quality studies Synergies Within Europe the aim is that Universities and Practitioners find mutually beneficial roles and create linkages that promote improved educational programs at the same time as improving practices in the field Microfinance Education and Technology We see a demand for high quality microfinance education around the world and especially in developing countries. Advanced courses on poverty, development and inclusive financial services through eLearning platforms, contributes to the professionalization of people working in the field Technology Technology offers cost-effective solutions for universities to provide courses and/or trainings and to increase outreach. Also enables microfinance organizations around the world to gain access to educational tools and information to conduct studies and evaluations of programs. Replication of the UMM program in other regions can be adapted to the needs of each region to focus on supporting the development of educational and training programs for employment but also in developing local human capacity in areas like research and project management