Projects

CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE MEDT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RURAL FINANCE SECTOR PROGRAM IN TAJIKISTAN

01.03.2011 - 30.06.2013

Tajikistan

Overall project value (EUR)USD 1 078 000
No. of staff provided
Name of ClientMinistry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT)
Financing agencyFUNDED BY KFW
Name of partnersAFC, ADG
Detailed Narrative Description of Project

Assist MEDT in establishing guidelines and policies for operational management of the program according to best global practices, focusing on selection of appropriate partner financial institutions; Provide recommendations to MEDT regarding funding of three - five MFI partners following a comprehensive due diligence evaluation of MFIs’ financial position and capabilities;

Detailed Narrative Description of Services provided

Develop and implement TA and training programs to expand capabilities of selected partner MFIs to carry out lending in Tajik rural areas ; Support development of lending products for rural sector, focus on agriculture equipment loans and leasing products; Put forth recommendations as to how best to continue funding activities on a self-sustaining basis; Review & assess major results of analysis of options for establishing a revolving fund (RF), development of a detailed implementation and time schedule to set-up of the RF and submission for approval to MEDT and KfW; followed by implementation and institutionalization of the RF.