Bamyan Access to Finance (A2F) Business to Bank (B2B) Roundtable
Date: June 23-24, 2014
Bamyan A2F Business to Bank Roundtable was held during June 23-24, 2014, the roundtable specifically targeted the enterprises functioning in Bamyan Province of Afghanistan by facilitating their business planning and contract farming training to help them in business financing and development. The roundtable provided the enterprises with the opportunity to exchange viewpoints in identifying challenges and opportunities in improving their productiveness, linkage to markets and access to finance. Invitees included public and private sector representatives who are involved in production, trade and financing activities.
Representatives from Directorate of Women Affairs (DoWA), Directorate of Commerce and Industries, Bamyan Chamber of Commerce and Industries participated in the event. In the roundtable, 3 banks: New Kabul Bank (NKB), Bakhtar Bank and The First Microfinance Bank (FMFB) and 2 MFIs: Agriculture Development Fund and Islamic Investment Finance Cooperative participated to present their products and services. A total of 97 enterprises including 51 female attended the event on the first day. The second day 96 enterprises where 52 were female owned participated in the event, potential deal with 14 concept notes for the total amount of $200,000 are also recorded.
Ms. Hawa Gul Rezayee, Social Services Coordination Manager, DoWA spoke about the importance of access to finance for enterprises. She also mentioned about women’s role in economic development. She appreciated the initiative taken by FAIDA and suggested to deliver every kind of possible support within the scope of the project.
Mr. Mohammad Tahir Anwary, Manager of NGOs, from Directorate of Commerce and Industries addressed the participants about the importance of money for a business. He also pointed out the current opportunities and challenges for enterprises in Bamyan Province.
