AGFUND
9 March 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Following the launching of the UNITAR-AGFUND Global Learning Platform on Financial Inclusion during the 8th AGFUND Development Forum in Geneva, Switzerland on October 8, 2019, UNITAR and AGFUND announces the launching of 8 online training courses to support Financial Inclusion in Africa and the Middle East.
UNITAR's role as a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system that provides training and capacity development activities to assist developing countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other groups and communities who are most vulnerable, compliments AGFUND’s focus to support education, financial inclusion, women empowerment, early childhood development, and engaging the civil society.
The overall objective is to strengthen Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to scale-up support to the financially excluded members of society and to offer them solutions to help and empower themselves to contribute positively in the financial systems.
List of upcoming courses open for application
Listed below are the upcoming online courses currently open for application. Limited slots are available and will be subject to a selection process conducted by UNITAR and AGFUND, taking into consideration the geographical and institutional distribution as well as gender balance.
Fundamentals of Microfinance
Date: May 4 to 29, 2020 (4 weeks)
Delivery: Online, Instructor-moderated
Fee: None, participation subject to selection process
Language: English
More information and registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/fundamentals-microfinance-agfund-mfis-2020 (one course for MFIs in the Middle East and one course for Africa)
Leadership Skills for Finance Managers
Date: May 25 to June 19, 2020
Delivery: Online, Instructor-moderated
Fee: None, participation subject to selection process
Language: English
More information and registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/leadership-skills-finance-managers-agfund-mfis-2020 (one course for MFIs in the Middle East and one course for Africa)
Fundamentals of Anti-Money Laundering: International Standards and Compliance Issues
Date: June 15 to July 10, 2020
Delivery: Online, Instructor-moderated
Fee: None, participation subject to selection process
Language: English
More information and registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/fundamentals-anti-money-laundering-international-standards-and-compliance-issues-agfund (for MFIs in the Middle East)
Fundamentals of the Capital Market Development and Regulation
Date: June 29 to July 24, 2020
Delivery: Online, Instructor-moderated
Fee: None, participation subject to selection process
Language: English
More information and registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/fundamentals-capital-market-development-and-regulation-agfund-mfis-2020 (for MFIs in the Middle East)
Fundamentals of the Financial System
Date: July 13 to August 7, 2020
Delivery: Online, Instructor-moderated
Fee: None, participation subject to selection process
Language: English
More information and registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/fundamentals-financial-system-agfund-ecourse-2020 (for Africa)
Negotiation of Financial Transactions
Date: July 27 to August 21, 2020
Delivery: Online, Instructor-moderated
Fee: None, participation subject to selection process
Language: English
More information and registration: https://www.unitar.org/event/full-catalog/negotiation-financial-transactions-agfund-ecourse-2020 (for Africa)
Each course will be moderated by regional and international experts and practitioners who have a wealth of practical experience. This ensures that real-world examples, which facilitate experiential learning, are integrated into the coursework. These experts not only provide the content and documentation, but also work closely with UNITAR to strengthen the pedagogical and practical aspects of the training. Participants have full access to these experts during the course through online communication tools. Participation is free of charge, thanks to the generous funding support provided by AGFUND. A UNITAR-AGFUND Certificate of Completion will be issued to participants who successfully complete all course-related assignments and assessments.
About AGFUND
The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) is a regional organization, established in 1980 by the initiative of His Royal Highness the late Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz and the support of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council. AGFUND aims at the roots of human development problems, targeting all segments of society without discrimination. For more information about AGFUND, please see: www.agfund.org
About the Financial Inclusion Platform
This Global Learning Platform on Financial Inclusion was officially launched during the 8th AGFUND Development Forum in Geneva, Switzerland on October 8, 2019. The platform is intended to scale-up training support for finance stakeholders from developing countries wishing to learn about Financial Inclusion and Micro-Credit Management. For more info, visit https://www.un-finance-learn.org