BSM Caritas (Backstopping Mandat innerhalb der IZA-Fachstelle Sparen/Kredit)

Key message: To build up a well functioning, lasting savings and credit institution requires a high investment in institution building and a long term committment.

Description

IC provides an overall support to Caritas Switzerland in the domain of Savings and Credit. A special highlight was the joint elaboration of Caritas'strategic document “Strategy and Guidelines for international Co-operation in Savings and Credit”. On a more general note IC gives specific advise to desk officers in charge of projects with a savings and credit component and carries out field missions for external evaluation. In addition, trainings are carried out for Caritas staff.

Fact sheet

Type: Long-term mandate
Start: 1999 End: open Status: Current

Region: International / Global

Country: Bangladesh | Chad | India

Working domain: Rural Economy

Key topic: Saving and credit schemes development | Rural finance and agricultural production | Financial institution building

Funding source: Caritas Switzerland

Staff

Project responsible: Isabelle Dauner Gardiol

Contact

Website: www.caritas.ch