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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.

   


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.

   



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.

   


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.
   
   






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.

   


 

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.

   



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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