Scholarships for ACP Policymakers

April 6, 2010    

For the fourth year in a row, the EU/ACP Microfinance Programme is offering scholarships for Africa, the Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) policymakers to participate in the Boulder Microfinance Training Programme that takes place in Turin, Italy, from July 19 to August 6, 2010.

The Boulder Microfinance Training Programme, considered one of the best international microfinance training programs, offers specific courses dedicated to policymakers, taught in English and French by respected microfinance experts. The scholarship is worth 3,100 Euros and covers the tuition fees for the three week training. Selected candidates need to demonstrate they can cover their own travel, accommodation costs, and per diem, and that they are proficient in English or French.

Eligible candidates are government officials from ACP countries who make, or implement, policies that impact on access to finance, including senior staff of central banks, supervisory/regulatory bodies and ministries of finance.

How to apply: eligible ACP policymakers who wish to attend the Boulder Microfinance Training and need a scholarship to cover their tuition expenses, can apply by filling in the pre-registration form. The deadline for applications is May 10, 2010.

With this training opportunity, the EU/ACP Microfinance Programme hopes to contribute to enhancing the capacity of ACP policymakers and help them in their efforts to build more inclusive financial systems in their countries.

For more information, please contact boulder@euacpmicrofinance.org