Aspekt Proudly Sponsors the Central Asian Microfinance Summit 2024
Aspekt is honored to sponsor the third annual Central Asian Microfinance Summit, organized by the Central Asian Microfinance Alliance, with the National Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uzbekistan serving as the organizing committee. This prestigious event will take place on September 19-20, 2024, in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
This year’s summit is centered around the theme, “Supporting MSMEs Without Borders: Back to Basics,” reflecting the ongoing commitment to empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. The agenda will delve into key topics such as the development of fintech solutions, regulatory challenges and trends in the microfinance sector, financing for women’s entrepreneurship, youth initiatives, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and the integration of Islamic finance.
The summit’s objectives include coordinating microfinance development initiatives across Central Asia, sharing best practices, introducing innovative products and services to the market, discussing potential risks, engaging with regulators, attracting investment, promoting digital solutions, and recognizing outstanding contributions to the industry. The event is expected to attract representatives from Central Asian central banks, leading development financial institutions, association leaders, microfinance organizations, the Microfinance Center (MFC), software and FinTech companies, and microfinance investors.
The Central Asian Microfinance Alliance, founded in 2022 by four Central Asian microfinance associations from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, serves as a regional knowledge hub for microfinance. Its foundational initiatives include increasing financial inclusion, supporting women’s entrepreneurship, and promoting ESG standards. Since its inception, the Alliance has been dedicated to organizing the annual Central Asian Microfinance Summit, fostering collaboration and innovation in the region’s microfinance sector.
