ສະມາຄົມການເງິນຈຸລະພາກລາວ – ສມກຈ

Lao Microfinance Association – LMFA

Our work

The MFA is operating in the following main areas:

1.Strengthen Capacities for Members and their Clients

  • Microfinance Management Certificate Course (MFMCC), MF trainings based on requirements from members & others
  • Financial Literacy / Business Planning & Finance for MSMEs
  • Establishment, Training/Technical advice to the projects related to financial inclusion promotion such as village fund

2. Knowledge Development and Performance Monitoring

  • Study and Research
  • Off-site audit (by using ADA tool – factsheet- times/years)
  • On-site audit (based on the needs of members)

3. Advocacy and Consumer Protection

  • Coordinate among various stakeholders to build trust and understanding of the sector
  • Exchange info/ knowledge in meetings, social events, and executive groups
  • Member code of conduct, Social Performance indicator using CERISE-SPTF SPI audit tool

4. Organizational Development

  • Ensure sustainability of LMFA
  • Develop & Implement Strategies and Policies
  • Capacity Building for BOD and LMFA staffs