Study Group to Bolivia
21 - 24 January 2004

January 21 – 24, 2004


The study group will observe current best practices in selected successful microfinance institutions (such as PRODEM, Banco Sol, Pro Mujer, Caja Los Andes, etc.) and the superintendency of banks. The study’s group objectives, in broad strokes are to:
1. study the approaches used by the successful MFIs in expanding their markets and outreach and keeping good portfolio quality
2. study how MFIs are organized for achieving efficiency and a successful MF operation
3. visit with the superintendency of banks for an overall appreciation of the regulatory and supervisory environment that promotes microfinance in Bolivia.
Representatives of participating banks are listed below.

Delegate’s Name
1. Joseph Omar Andaya
Green Bank of Caraga
Agusan del Sur

2. Teresa Ganzon
Bangko Kabayan (Ibaan Rural Bank, Inc.)
Batangas

3. Nicolas Lim
Kapatagan Valley Bank
Lanao del Norte

4. Vivian Lim
Kapatagan Valley Bank
Lanao del Norte

5. William K. Hotchkiss III
Rural Bank of Cantilan
Surigao del Sur

6. Ernesto Galenzoga
Rural Bank of Talisayan
Misamis Oriental

7. Ma. Lourdes Pineda
Rural Bank of Sto. Tomas
Davao del Norte

8. Alex Buenaventura
One Network Bank
Davao City

The group will be led by Meliza H. Agabin, Deputy Chief of Party for Microenterprise Acces to Banking Services (MABS).





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