ADFIAP - Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific

4th Development Bank Management Program (Level II, ADFIAP Credentialing Program)

Administrator — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:47:06 +0000

Location: Manila, Philippines
Date: December 6-17, 2010

About the Program: This two-week program is the specialization portion for Level II and intended for candidates who have attended the Core Development Banking Program (Level I). However, participants who are not candidates to the credentialing program can also attend the course on stand-alone basis. This course is relevant for participants from development banks and other development financing institutions. It is also relevant for officials from commercial banks with development finance portfolio.

The objective of the course is to enhance the managerial and technical capabilities of middle management level personnel with focus on development banking. The course is designed to equip participants with the understanding of corporate banking management including corporate finance, marketing management, good governance, and people management. At the end of the course, the participants will be able to recognize the vital responsibilities of a manager, and to conceptualize an effective organization.

Course Contents:

Module Group 1: General Management and Management of People. This includes, but not limited to, the training modules on strategic management,management of people, and systematic managerial analysis.
Module Group 2: Bank Operation Management and Financial Management. This includes general discussion of financial management system, treasury and risk management, credit analysis for long-term investment projects, loan management, and performance management.
Methodology: To provide a balanced mix of theory and practice in accomplishing the objectives of the different sessions, various instructional methods will be used, i.e., lectures, discussions, exercises, audio visuals and workshops, case studies, sharing, integration, coaching and individual work.

5th Core Development Banking Program (Level I, ADFIAP Credentialing Program)

Administrator — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:43:53 +0000

Location: Manila, Philippines
Date: November 29, 2010 – December 3, 2010

About the Program: This training course, which is under the career credentialing program of the ADFIAP aims to enhance the capabilities and upgrade the managerial and Technical skills of junior level officers of development finance institutions (DFIs) and other financing institutions in the performance of their functions.
It is relevant for participants not only from development banks and other development financing institutions, but also for officials from commercial banks with development finance portfolio.

The course consists of two modules. The first module is devoted to principles and practices of development banking; and the second covers the concepts and procedures for designing and appraisal of development projects.

Module 1:Principles and Practices of Development Banking:
After satisfactorily completing all the requirements of this 5-day program, the participants will be given the credential of Associate in Development Banking (ADB). It is designed to provide participants with important knowledge and skills in the concepts and practices of development finance. It includes the discussion of the vital role of development financing institutions in the economic and social progress of a developing country as well as its responsibilities as a financial institution. The analysis of different levels of economic development is envisioned to provide a deeper insight on the needs for development financing that could serve as guidelines for the operation of development banks. Important guidelines on long-term project finance, an important area of development banking, will also be discussed.

Module 2:Design and Appraisal of Development Projects:
It is designed to provide participants with important knowledge and skills in the design and appraisal of development projects with emphasis on financial and economic for a more in-depth understanding of the concepts, it will also mention the different aspects of an investment design and how the financial and economic aspects fit into the overall investment plan submitted by a client. The module will discuss the difference in appraisal techniques between purely private oriented investments and development projects.

Methodology:
To provide a balanced mix of theory and practice in accomplishing the objectives of the different sessions, various teaching methods will be used like lectures, discussions, exercises, case study, workshops, sharing, integration, coaching and individual work. Participants will analyze and render reports on case studies.

Property Development and Project Appraisal

Administrator — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:35:13 +0000

Location: Manila, Philippines
Date: November 22-26, 2010

4th Key Performance Indicators for Financial Institutions

Administrator — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:27:22 +0000

Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Date: November 15-16, 2010

About the Program:
The KPIs for DFIs Seminar is about formulating and implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that support good governance in Development Financing Institutions (DFIs). The seminar starts with defining a Good Governance framework and the role of KPIs in the governance process. DFIs are accountable for meeting the State’s development financial and development targets.

While DFIs differ across countries, it will be shown that a common set of KPIs can measure and evaluate DFIs’ contributions. KPIs will include financial, economic, social and environmental indicators under a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. Because countries focus on the development of SMEs, the seminar will use actual experiences of SME banks and examples of Central Bank guidelines as case studies for understanding sustainability issues faced by DFIs. The seminar will draw on the experience of these SME banks in determining suitable KPIs.

The seminar presents ADFIAP’s on-going efforts to have common indicators of sustainable development like the Global Reporting Initiative or GRI. By tapping into these networks, DFIs are able to benchmark their performance with similar institutions.

Who Should Attend:
Board Directors, senior officers and managers of banks and development financing institutions or DFIs, and those of central monetary, regulatory and supervisory agencies such as Central Bank, Ministry/Department of Finance, Commission on Audit, General Accounting Office or such public institutions.

CEO Forum VII

Administrator — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:30:47 +0000

Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Date: November 17-19, 2010
CEO Forum VII

The CEO Forum is the dialogue cum business networking event where chief executives meet and learn from their own experiences as well as from experts of other organizations worldwide. The purpose of this forum is to enable and promote an international exchange of information, experiences, and best practices on financing SMEs among banking and finance professionals and institutions and to further improve the development and growth of the SME sector.

The CEO Forum aims to eventually evolve into the largest public/private partnership of like-minded institutions. This seventh edition of the annual International Forum for Chief Executives of DFIs (CEO Forum VII) will be held in Siem Reap, Cambodia in November 2010 and will be hosted by the Rural Development Bank of Cambodia (RDB).

The first three forums, starting in 2004, were held in Kuala Lumpur under the auspices of the Association of DFIs of Malaysia (ADFIM). It moved to Bangkok in 2007 and hosted by the SME Development Bank of Thailand and then back to Kuala Lumpur through ADFIM again in 2008 and first time in Manila last year (2009).

2nd Islamic Banking and Finance Seminar (Islamic Modes of Project Financing)

Administrator — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:24:58 +0000

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: October 11-15, 2010

About the Program:

The Islamic finance industry has rapidly expanded beyond Muslim countries with more than 300 Islamic finance institutions currently operating in 75 countries and managing assets estimated to be around US$ 900 Billion in 2008. This is projected to reach US$ Trillion in 2010 with an annual growth of 15% to 20%.

The choice of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as the venue of this seminar recognizes the role of Malaysia as an important hub for Islamic banking and finance in the region. The program is designed to provide participants with knowledge and understanding of:

History and Development of Islamic Banking and Finance
Understanding the Requirement of Syariah Laws
Roles and Functions of the Central Bank/Legal and Regulatory Framework
Roles and Responsibilities of Syariah Advisors
The Basic Difference Between Conventional and Islamic Banking System
Islamic Banking Products
Sukuk (Securities)
Financing Models
Introduction to Islamic Money Market and Capital Market
Introduction to Islamic Insurance (Takaful)
Operational Issues in Islamic Banking: Accounting Treatment, Risk Management and Audit

The program also includes meetings and discussions on Islamic banking and finance policies and practices with officers of various banks and financial institutions operating in Kuala Lumpur.

Who Should Attend:
Officers and managers of banks and financial institutions engaged or intending to engage in Islamic Banking and Finance; officers and staff of central monetary authorities such as Central Bank and Securities and Exchange Commission and other public agencies such as the Ministry/Department of Finance.

International Conference on Greening Financial Institutions

Administrator — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:21:33 +0000

Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
Date: October 5-6, 2010

ADFIAP and Etech Germany jointly organized a 2 Day International Conference on Greening Financial Institutions which is being supported and under the auspices of the World Federation of Development Financing Institutions (WFDFI) on October 5– 6, 2010 in the “green” city of Karlsruhe, Germany. This event will bring together senior executives of Development Finance Institutions, SME & Micro Finance Banks, Commercial Banks and other financial sector executives, academia, economists, sustainable development practitioners, representatives of international development agencies and other relevant stakeholders to discuss key emerging issues including: climate change and the emergence of the green economy; how is the transformation from high to low carbon and sustainable economy impacting financial sector; and effective initiatives needed to prepare financial institutions for the next economy – the green economy.

Further to the knowledge sharing on greening financial institutions; the upcoming conference also provides an excellent networking opportunity with members of financial community, international agencies, governmental and non-governmental institutions, academia, sustainable development practitioners and other relevant stakeholders in Europe and beyond.

You are cordially invited to attend this international event and/ or nominate the member(s) of your institution. For further information, please see the event details at this link,
http://www.etechgermany.com/GreeningFinancialInstitutions.pdf

3rd Bricks & Clicks: Public Relations and the New Media

Administrator — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:19:28 +0000

Location: Manila, Philippines
Date: September 13-17, 2010

About the Program: In the jargon of e-commerce, brick and mortar are businesses that have a physical presence which offers face-to-face consumer experiences. In banking, these bricks and mortars came to be associated with branches. But things have changed since the advent of the internet age. Information is now also accessible literally at the click of a mouse. Consequently, bank customers no longer need to go to branches to transact; bricks and mortars are being replaced by kiosks, touch screen ATMs, and e-banking facilities.

In a broader perspective, Information Technology has led to a continuing development of a New Media that provides a platform for people not only to transact business, but also to interact through email, blogging and social networking, among others. Responding to the new needs of the times, this seminar is designed for the participants to gain practical knowledge about the New Media; learn to effectively use PR in reputation management in both traditional and New Media; develop skills in solving problems of the organization’s relationship with its various (local and international) publics; study new
trends in the use of PR tools in traditional as well as New Media channels; and relate Corporate Social Responsibility to company objectives.

The course contents include:

Public Relations. PR is viewed as the umbrella function that provides the impetus for such disciplines as marketing and advertising to flourish.
Media Relations. Mechanics of media relations; The “new media” and its requirements for prints and broadcast.
Reputation Management. Developing and maintaining an image.
Corporate Social Responsibility. Relating CSR to company objectives; profits is not enough – it ought to be shared in terms of projects and other initiatives that benefit both the communities and the company as well.
Packaging PR Tools (Publications). What makes a good newsletter, annual report, or internal company publication; using these tools to achieve PR objectives; utilizing the New Media to maximize your company’s resources.
Handling PR Events (e.g., press conferences). Do’s and Don’ts in mounting PR events; when exactly are they needed.

Who Should Attend: PR and IT professionals; corporate communicators with duties that include dealing with the media and developing communication strategies (for local and
international relations and with various publics) as well as those handling special events.

They must be mid-to-high level managers relied upon by the management to handle problem situations when they arise, and provide counsel to the CEO. He/she is the CEO’s PR counselor.

5th Study Tour Program on Micro, Small & Medium-Scale Enterprise Financing (5th MSME)

Administrator — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:15:59 +0000

Location: Mumbai, India
Date: August 2-6, 2010

About the Program:
The Study Tour Program on MSMEs will be held on August 2-6, 2010 in Mumbai, India. With India at the forefront of MSME development, the program aims to:

1. Expose participants to international best practices in MSME development and provide a platform for exchanging of views and ideas through country presentations of various participants.

2. Deepen the participants’ knowledge of MSMEs through interaction during visits to selected financial institutions as well as operating MSME companies.

3. Enhance the participants’’ understanding of the non-financial aspects in MSME development through presentations and interaction with various government as well as private agencies that promote MSME development in India.

Who Should Attend:
Senior officers and managers of banks and financial institutions
that provide financing and related services to the MSME sector;
and officers of government or public agencies that are engaged in
the development and promotion of MSME.

Corporate Treasury and Risk Management

Administrator — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:13:20 +0000

Location: Manila, Philippines
Date: July 12-16, 2010

Program Contents:
Financial institutions have always been at the forefront of economic development of any developing or developed country. With the impact of the current global economic crisis, such role of development financial institutions has become more critical as these institutions are key components in the economic stimulus plans of governments. There are, however, two imperatives that financial intuitions under which the financial institutions must operate. One is sustainability, achieving their objectives in a sustainable manner or without risking impairment of the capacity of future generations to improve their own lot. The other is capital adequacy, maintaining sufficient capital relative to risks accepted by the financial institutions under a Basel II environment.

The common element is risk. Financial institutions need to manage risk of unsustainable growth and risk of capital loss even as it continues to support the economic, social and environmental programs of government. In addition, financial institutions are mandated to meet global financial reporting standards to enhance its accountability to its stakeholders and the public.

Course Contents and Methodology:
The objective of the seminar is to strengthen the core business functions of financial institutions, risk management, and proper financial disclosure through corporate governance principles. The participants will learn concepts and methods of risk management and financial reporting under a Basel II framework. The seminar is designed to have a balanced mix of theory and practice in through lectures, discussions, exercises, case study, sharing, integration, coaching and workshops. To maximize learning gains, the participants will be asked to analyze and render reports on case studies.

Who Should Attend: Bank directors, officers, managers, and financial analysts.