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$680,000.00 (Project budget includes all project-funded activities)
Last Updated Date
May 4, 2024
Project Estimated Start Date
Apr 15, 2020
Project Estimated End Date
Apr 15, 2022
Project Description
IFC will support Vista Bank Group in in Guinea, The Gambia and Sierra Leone with an SME Banking project covering the following modules: Business Strategy & Model, Credit Risk Management, Products & Services, Sales & Distribution and SME Bankers Training.
Development Results
The objective of this project is to assist Vista Bank Group in increasing access to finance opportunities for local SMEs by strengthening its strategy and credit capabilities. Improved banking services for SMEs will drive greater financial inclusion and increased financing for SMEs will lead to greater job creation and contribution by SMEs to the region’s economy.
Indicator
Calendar Year 2016 Results
Cumulative Results as of 2016
Number of workshops, training events, seminars, conferences, etc.
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Number of participants in workshops, training events, seminars, conferences, etc.
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Number of participants reporting satisfied or very satisfied with workshops, trainings, seminars, conferences, etc.
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Number of procedures/firm-level policies/practices/standards recommended for improvement or elimination
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Number of reports (assessments, surveys, manuals, Phase I/strategic option reports) completed
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Number of recommended procedures/firm-level policies/practices/standards that were improved or eliminated
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