PROJECT

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

599173

Primary Business Area

Access To Finance

Disclosure Date

Jun 17, 2014

Country

Nepal

Region

South Asia

IFC Approval Date

Mar 4, 2014

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$359,357.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jul 2, 2017

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2016

Project Description

1. SME Banking and Risk Management Training: At least 4 training programs will be conducted for capacity building on SME Banking to financial institutions in Nepal. At least 2 training programs will be conducted for capacity building on Risk Management to financial institutions in Nepal. 2. Advisory to atleast two financial institutions to assist them towards scaling up the SME portfolio and improving Risk Management practices of the banks as well as capacity building of its staff. The project will be a light touch advisory approach involving SME Banking Check Diagnostic and/or Risk Management Diagnostic conducted by IFC's in-house experts, along with in-house training for the banks on SME Banking and Risk Management, based on demand.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation