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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

599748

Primary Business Area

Access To Finance

Disclosure Date

Jul 31, 2013

Country

Pakistan

Region

Middle East

IFC Approval Date

May 12, 2013

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$502,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jun 12, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2015

Project Description

This advisory engagement with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) is focused on increasing the client's outreach to farmers & agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs). HBL is one of the largest commercial bank in Pakistan, and is the market leader in agricultural lending. It accounts for the highest market share among private sector commercial banks. IFC will assist HBL in strengthening its Rural Banking business. Specifically, IFC will assist the bank in the following areas: 1) Strategy and segmentation - Understanding the agricultural customer, 2) Product program development, and 3) Pilot and test product program.

Development Results