Course Objective:                                             

The objective of the course is to clear understanding of MRA and its responsibilities and various aspects the regulations and how the Regulations benefit both NGO_MFIs and their Clienteles.

Target Audience:                

Microfinance Course is designed for mid-level or beginners in Microfinance, Credit Supervisors, Credit officers, Micro credit managers of Microfinance Institutes.

Course Contents:

• Introduction to MRA (Vision, Mission; and responsibilities)
• Rationales for MFI regulation
• Regulatory environment
• Criteria for licensing of MFIs
• Legal frameworks (MRA Act 2006, MRA Rules 2010)
• Impact of regulations on MFIs and the sector
• Approaches to assessment of soundness and safety of MFIs
• Client protections principles for MFIs
• Client outreach perspective
• Funding perspective
• Prudential Supervision framework of MRA