AMFA early next month to lead the next Investment Fair
Azerbaijan Microfinance Association ( AMFA ) is preparing to October 4 this year, the third in a row Investment Fair on " Direction of responsible finance and the stability of the sector ."
According to Turan Association , the purpose of creating a bridge between the fair AMFA members , investors and donors. The participants will get acquainted with potential customers and business partners , and to discuss new financing opportunities and cooperation.
There are expected to attend svyshe100 representatives of microfinance institutions and banks, including PASHA Bank, EBRD, IFC, KFW, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank , etc.
AMFA operation since 2001 and is the coordinating body of the microfinance activities in Azerbaijan. Its members are 33 financial institutions , including banks 9 , 20 non-bank credit institutions , two leasing companies and one international investment funds, credit unions . - 15B -
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