Microfinance and Tsunami Recovery
Capacity, capacity, capacity
Capacity, capacity, capacity
One cross-cutting and recurring issue emphasized by most MFIs in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India and Thailand focused on the need for capacity building. In the medium term, MFIs expressed the need for comprehensive in-country training, access to expert advice and support, recording good practices and policy dialogue with governments and other agencies in financial preparedness for disasyters. In the longer term, MFIs expressed the need for more train-the-trainer initiatives, training on disaster management for MFI staff members, curriculum development and integration of financial aspects (specifically microfinance) ain disaster coordination and planning. |
