Microenterprise & Development Institute - Ghana (MDI-Ghana)

** NOTE NEW DATES **  

** Monday April 27  to Saturday May 9, 2009  **

The SNHU School of CED in partnership with the GHAMFIN - the Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network is pleased to present this two week Institute offering a comprehensive, practitioner focused training program with courses in seven knowledge tracks over two weeks

Knowledge Tracks

   * Risk Management Parts One and Two - Week One (Track I)
   * Microfinance Policy, Transformation and Regulatory Issues - Week One (Track II)
   * TRACK CANCELED Pro-Poor Enterprise Development Principles and Practices (PPED) - Week One (Track III)
   * Community Managed Microfinance - Week Two (Track IV)
   * Investment Readiness - Week Two  (Track V)
   * Current Microfinance Issues: reaching out to clients - Week Two (Track VI) 
   * TRACK CANCELED Pro-Poor Enterprise Development Advanced Track (PPED) Week Two (Track VII)

Who Should Attend MDI
The Microenterprise and Development Institute is designed for Microenterprise Managers, Executive Directors, Program Directors, NGO managers and CEOs, Financial Managers, Operations Managers, Board Members from Micro Finance NGOs, Credit Unions, Banks, and other Micro Finance institutions, staff from State and National governments, Donors of Micro Finance institutions, Regulators, Policy decision makers, Consultants and newcomers to the field. Students at previous Institutes have come from five continents, providing a unique opportunity for learning and networking with a diverse group of fellow practitioners. 

MDI in Ghana
The MDI Ghana courses will be facilitated by the top Microfinance and Development practitioners in the field. This multidisciplinary curriculum addresses poverty through a holistic approach allowing participants to choose a different knowledge track each week of the institute and offers;

• Earned certificate and academic credit options
• Field trips to microfinance and market development programs
• Evening guest speakers on Savings Led Microfinance, Rural Banking and Community Economic Development
• Panel discussions on Savings Led Microfinance and Government Role in Microfinance

Introduction to Community Economic Development Opening Session and Daily Plenary
In a half day Opening Session and during morning Plenary Session duing Week One we will explore how Microfinance, Pro-Poor Enterprise development and other financial schemes fit into the larger picture of community-based economic development and social change. 

Sustainable Development in Action at a Time of Global Climate Change Seminr
On the afternoon of the first day of the Institute we will offer a Seminar for Community Development Practitioners on Climate Change and local solutions and strategies.

Download the 2009 MDI-GHANA Program Sheet  (PDF 160 kb)