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Swiss Agency for
Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Tameer Bank (TMFB)
and Financial Sector Strengthening Program (FSSP),
a program of the Swiss Agency for Development
and Cooperation, entered into a Technical
Assistance Agreement on September 2005, to
support use of technology and innovation in
microfinance. This is the first time a donor
agency has entrusted a partner MFB to achieve
its outreach goals using technology. To this
end, TMFB has deployed biometric ATMS. SDC is
also assisting TMFB and the microfinance sector
to control delinquencies by funding a
computerised collection and MIS system.
Additionally, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
were procured to speed up the customer
acquisition Process. |
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International Finance Corporation
IFC promotes sustainable private sector
development in developing countries. Our
particular focus is to promote economic
development by encouraging the growth of
productive enterprise and efficient capital
markets in our member countries.
Our investments in emerging-market companies and
financial institutions create jobs, build
economies, and generate tax revenues. We also
recognize that economic growth is sustainable
only if it is environmentally and socially sound
and helps improve the quality of life for those
living in the developing world. |
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CGAP
CGAP is a consortium of 33 public and private development agencies working together to expand access to financial services for the poor in developing countries. CGAP was created by these aid agencies and industry leaders to help create permanent financial services for the poor on a large scale (often referred to as "microfinance"). CGAP's unique membership structure and network of worldwide partners make it a potent convening platform to generate global consensus on standards and norms.
As such, CGAP is a resource center for the entire microfinance industry, where it incubates and supports new ideas, innovative products, cutting-edge technology, novel mechanisms for delivering financial services, and concrete solutions to the challenges of expanding microfinance.
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Overseas Private Investment
Corporation (OPIC)
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
was established as an agency of the U.S.
government in 1971. OPIC helps U.S. businesses
invest overseas, fosters economic development in
new and emerging markets, complements the
private sector in managing risks associated with
foreign direct investment, and supports U.S.
foreign policy. Because OPIC charges
market-based fees for its products, it operates
on a self-sustaining basis at no net cost to
taxpayers. |
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Development Innovation
Group (DIG)
The Development Innovations Group (DIG) is a
private, international firmcommitted to
fostering innovative solutions in development
finance, urban and community services, and fund
management. In August 2005, Tameer Bank signed
an 18-month agreement with DIG who will play a
critical role in our design, training, and
operations management support. DIG's senior
staff remain closely involved through all phases
of this partnership and DIG has also fielded a
Resident Training Advisor, Abdo Jarosh, in
Pakistan. |
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Emergen Consulting
(Private) Limited
Emergen Consulting has been
retained by Tameer Bank as its open source,
infrastructure, communications and network
consultants. Emergen is the first and only
consultancy in Pakistan certified and recognized
by world leaders such as Novell and MySQL. |
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Tameer Foundation Trust
In 2006, a group of bankers and businessmen
formed Tameer Foundation Trust, building on a
mission to contribute to education and financial
literacy. President of Tameer Bank, Mr Nadeem
Hussain, chairs the Foundation, which is
overseen by a Board of senior Bank executives
and businessmen.
The concepts of financial literacy and financial
education have received increased attention in
many countries over the past few years. It has
been recognized that a lack of financial
literacy can result in poor financial choices
that can be harmful to individuals and
communities. |
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