PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

597067

Primary Business Area

Access To Finance

Disclosure Date

Jan 13, 2014

Country

Philippines

Region

East Asia and the Pacific

IFC Approval Date

Jan 28, 2013

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$4,549,596.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jun 12, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2017

Project Description

The project will promote the growth and development of women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by partnering with financial intermediaries (FI) in the East Asia and Pacific region to scale up the delivery of financial services and business development support to women-owned and managed SMEs. This project will include the following 4 components: 1. Market analysis and research. 2. Advisory services to FIs to build their capacity to implement effective product and service programs for women SMEs. 3. Business development support and management training for women SMEs. 4. Market awareness and knowledge sharing. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) in the Philippines is the first partner institution under this regional program. XacBank in Mongolia is the second partner institution under this regional program.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation