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6.0 Savings and Credit Management

Overview This programme highlights the importance of using the individual, group and integrated loan lending approaches, type of credit conditions, loan and application conditions and self-sustainability.  This will enable participants to appreciate savings and credit management skills.
Time 5 days
Overall Objective To impart basic savings and credit management skills to credit NGOs and leaders in business oriented organisations.
6.1 Savings & Credit Programme Analysis
Individual loans lending approach.
Group loans lending approach.
Minimalist lending.
Integrated lending approach.
Process lending approach.
Type of credit conditions.
Loan conditions.
Product design.
6.2 Elements of an Effective Credit Scheme 6.2.1 Programme Services Delivery Methods
Staff recruitment/hiring criteria
Client targeting, selection and screening criteria
Loan application design and implementation
Loan portfolio management policies
Programme monitoring

6.2.2 Financial Management Systems and Procedures

Effective screening of potential borrowers
Loan appraisal, disbursement and repayment collection procedures
Setting interest rate and service fees
Control of damage from arrears and defaults
Provision or writing-off loans
Cutting costs to increase sustainability
Strategic financial planning
6.3 Computer-based Sustainability Model Computer-based sustainability model

 

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