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ANNUAL REPORT 2014

Vientiane Capital

March 2015

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Table of Contents

Acronyms & Abbreviations ........................................................................................ 3

Foreword by the Chair ............................................................................................. 4

1 Background of the MFA ..................................................................................... 5

2 Vision, Mission and Core Values ...................................................................... 6

3 Organizational Structure ..................................................................................... 7

4 Activities and Achievements 2014 ..................................................................... 8

4.1 Capacity Building ............................................................................................ 8

4.2 Knowledge Management / Coordination ........................................................ 9

4.3 Advocacy/Representation ........................................................................... 11

4.4 Organizational Development ...................................................................... 12

5 Conclusions & Outlook ..................................................................................... 13

Annexes ................................................................................................................... 13

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Acronyms & Abbreviations ADA Appui au Développement Autonome, Luxembourg

DFAT Australian Government/Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

AFP Access to Finance for the Poor Project (GIZ)

BOL Bank of the Lao PDR

BRS Belgian Raiffeisen Foundation

BWTP Banking with the Poor Network

DGRV German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation

DPF Depositor Protection Fund

DTMFI Deposit Taking Microfinance Institution

FIF Fund for Inclusive Finance (UNCDF-MAFIPP)

FISD Financial Institution Supervision Department (BOL)

KfW Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau

IFC International Finance Corporation

ILO International Labor Organization

INGO International Non-Government Organization

GIZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH

GOL Government of the Lao PDR

MAFIPP Making Access to Finance more Inclusive for Poor People (UNCDF-BOL)

MCPI Microfinance Council of the Philippines (National Microfinance Network)

MFC Microfinance Center

MFA Microfinance Association

MFI Microfinance Institution

MFWG Microfinance Working Group for the Lao PDR

MIX Microfinance Information Exchange

MoHA Ministry of Home Affairs

NCAT Network Capacity Assessment Tool (SEEP)

NDTMFI Non Deposit Taking Microfinance Institution

NERI National Economic Research Institute

NGO Non Government Organization

NGPES National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy

NSO Network Support Organization

SCU Savings and Credit Union

SEEP Small Enterprise Education and Promotion Network

SBFIC Savings Bank Foundation for International Cooperation

SPTF Social Performance Task Force

TOT Training of Trainers

MoHA Ministry of Home Affairs

UNDP/UNCDF United Nations Development Fund/United Nations Capital Development Fund

USSPM Universal Standards of Social Performance Management

WEC World Education Consortium

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Foreword by the Chair Dear Readers,

On behalf of the Microfinance Association (MFA), I am pleased to present you the Annual Report for 2014. The MFA continues to make

significant progress on its path towards becoming a strong network organization of the microfinance sector in Laos. It is worth noting that, during the year under review, MFA membership increased from 52 to 59 members, a majority of which are microfinance institutions. While waiting for the permanent license from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), the MFA is allowed to perform its role in accordance with the association’s internal by-laws, since the delay is due to some institutional changes within MoHA. One of the highlights of the MFA’s institutional life in 2014 was the development of the new strategic plan for the period 2015-2017, which was prepared through an inclusive planning process in order to ensure ownership for its implementation. Moreover, the MFA has developed its own operational policy and staff manual which include basic procedures for the association’s operations. As we consider capacity building as key to success, MFA staff received continuous on-the-job training from the advisor, director and invited consultants. We also sent our staff members to different trainings in and outside the country. As a member-based organization, the MFA actively provides quality services to its members and offers them an open forum by organizing regular quarterly meetings. In addition, it continues playing its role as representative of its members, advocating and negotiating a more conducive legal and regulatory environment.

The association gets continuous funding support from ADA Luxemburg, GIZ and UNCDF/UNDP. Moreover, starting in 2014, the association received new technical assistance support from DFAT Australia and was also able to generate some income from services. 2014 was also a remarkable year in the sense that it was the first year for the MFA as a formalized Association, which represents a significant step forward for the organization. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to my colleagues on the Board of Directors, to our members for their great support and participation and to the Bank of Lao PDR for their guidance. I also extend my special thanks to our Technical Advisor, Alfred Gugler, who provided us strong backup with great enthusiasm during the year under review and beyond. Lastly, I would also like to thank our management team led by our highly motivated director for their hard work and commitment to members, maintaining a good working relationship with all stakeholders and donors and taking the MFA a big step forward. Vientiane, March 2015

Vanhsy Chindavong MFA Chairperson

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1 Background of the MFA The predecessor of the Microfinance Association (MFA), the Microfinance Working Group for the Lao PDR (MFWG), was founded in May 2007 by a group of microfinance practitioners as an informal platform to exchange experience, represent microfinance sector interests and coordinate donor activities. From 2008 onwards, the group was managed by two Co-Chairs (one national, one international) who worked on a voluntary basis. In 2010, a new Board was elected consisting of two Co-Chairs and one Treasurer, which started reactivating and restructuring the network. Subsequently, the two Co-Chair positions were replaced by a single Chair position filled by a Lao national. The international Co-Chair position was transformed into an advisory position to the MFWG as this would enable the Lao members to take on more responsibility and ownership. In late October 2013, the MFA obtained its temporary license as a non-profit association (NPA). On 15th November 2013, the MFA held its first General Assembly. At this meeting, the association members discussed and approved the MFA’s By-Laws and elected the members of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee. MFA members encompass regulated microfinance institutions (DTMFIs, NDTMFIs, SCUs and Network Support Organizations) as well as donors, bi/multi-lateral agencies, INGOs, service providers and individual microfinance experts. At the end of 2014, the MFA comprised 59 members including 38 Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), which represent roughly 50% of the formal microfinance sector in the Lao PDR in terms of the number of MFIs. However, in terms of total loan portfolio and combined assets or total number of active borrowers, MFA members account for more

than 80% of the overall sector. The organization is presently being supported by the following funding agencies / technical

assistance providers: ADA

Luxembourg, GIZ, UNCDF/UNDP and Australian Aid/DFAT. The MFA also established its by-laws and internal policies as well as formal membership criteria for its members. In 2014, the MFA developed a new Strategic Plan which reflects the medium orientation of the organization and will guide its development over the coming three years. .

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2 Vision, Mission and Core Values

Core Values

VISION: 'A major part of the Lao population has fair access to and uses efficient, high quality and sustainable financial services that are adapted to the needs and demands of the target group, beneficial to all and contribute to poverty reduction’

MISSION: To facilitate and support the provision of sustainable,

demand-driven, efficient and high quality services by Microfinance practitioners by (i) providing a platform to coordinate stakeholders and disseminate information & research, (ii) providing direct services to practitioners, and (iii) promoting an enabling environment for sector development’

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3 Organizational Structure

In late October 2013, the former MFWG obtained a temporary license as Microfinance Association (MFA). As a result, its organizational structure is essentially determined by the relevant instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) for NPAs (non-profit associations). The General Assembly is the Association’s supreme authority and decision making body and comprises all members. The ordinary general assembly is held every three years, but in case of necessity or urgency, an extra-ordinary general assembly can be called. The General Assembly has the power to amend the Association’s by-laws, to elect the members of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, and to approve the reports and financial statements presented by the Association Office. Moreover, the Association has to organize an Annual Meeting for all members once a year. The Board of Directors consists of five members: a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and 3 members. The Chairperson is the legal

representative of the Association and represents the organization internally and externally. The term of the Board of Directors is 3 years. The Board is responsible for the overall direction, strategy and control of management of the Association as well as for the formulation of policies. The Audit Committee consists of 3 persons who must be common members of the Association. It conducts regular audits of management, financial statements and usage of human resources of the Association. In addition, the Audit Committee monitors the implementation of resolutions issued by the annual meetings and board meetings. The Association Office or Executive Secretariat is a permanent support organ of the Association providing support to the Board in the management and administration of the organization’s activities. The Association’s Office has a Director as its head. The Director is appointed by the Board. He/she is in charge of managing the day-to-day business operations of the Association.

Vanhsy

CHINDAVONG

Chair

Chantha

MINGBOUPPHA

Board Member

Organization Chart of MFA

General Assembly (All Members)

Board of Directors Somchit Chantha Vanhsy Saysamone Khanmany

BOUNLEUM MINGBOUPPHA CHINDAVONG KUANMEUANGCHAN SOUTHAMAVONG Board Member Board Member Chair Vice Chair Board Member - Club

Advisory Committee

Phayvanh SALEUMSOUK KM, Adm &

Finance Officer Siengsavanh

THONGSAMOUTH Adm & Finance Assistant

Savana PHOTHILATH CB & Advocacy Officer

Director Pamouane PHETTHANY

Audit Committee

Phetdara MANIVONG Chair of Audit Committee Xaiya THAMMAVONGSENG Vice Chair of Audit Committee

Souphon LATHSAPHON Member of Audit Committee

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4 Activities and Achievements 2014

4.1 Capacity Building

Training Needs Assessment

In December 2014/January 2015, the MFA conducted an analysis of the training needs of its MFI members. 25 MFIs participated in the survey. This represented about 40% of all regulated MFIs/SCUs in Laos. The 5 training subjects that were deemed most important by respondents are: Credit & Delinquency Management, Microfinance Accounting, Business Planning, Management Information System and Marketing (see the graphic below).

In addition, the MFA attended several FISD- BOL onsite audit meetings in order to identify the needs of MFIs/SCUs for capacity development. 13 different trainings conducted

In 2014, the MFA substantially sped up the pace of training events offered to members. No less than 13 training courses and workshops on different subjects such as Credit & Delinquency Management, accounting, internal control & audit, office management, leadership, etc. have been organized. All in all, approximately 210 staff members, managers and Board members from roughly 35 member MFIs attended the trainings. A majority of the trainings were provided by Lao training institutes, while part

of the workshops were delivered by a Cambodian training provider.

Participant’s group discussion

A Certificate Course for MFI Managers

In July 2014, the MFA launched the tender process for the Design & Development as well as the ToT for the Microfinance Management Certificate Course (MFMCC). Four in-ternational and national consultant teams / consultancy firms submitted a proposal. Final-ly, the proposal of the German-based Frankfurt School was selected by the relevant committee. The contract with Frankfurt School was even-tually signed in December 2014 and all the training materials will be developed until the end of March 2015. The ToT will be conducted in the third quarter of 2015. A second ToT is anticipated for late 2015.

The MFMCC Committee selecting a training provider

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

Credit & Delinqu. Managem.

Microfinance Accounting

Business Planning

Management Information System (MIS) -…

Marketing

Internal Control / Auditing

HR Management

English

Loan Quality Management

Product Development

Risk Management

Leadership/ Leader Skills Development

Board Governance

Computer Training

Social Performance Management / Social Audit

19

16

13

11

11

10

10

8

8

7

7

7

7

7

4

Training Needs survey Dec 2014/January

2015

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4.2 Knowledge Management /

Coordination

MFA facilitated workshop on Micro-insurance for MFIs In January 2014 the MFA, in partnership with Allianz General Laos (AGL) and the Microfinance Center (MFC), conducted a workshop to discuss how to introduce micro- insurance in Laos. It gathered almost 55 representatives of microfinance institutions, development agencies and the Lao Postal Savings Institute. A representative of the Germany-based Allianz Group gave a general introduction to micro-insurance and presented a micro-credit life insurance product tailored to the Laotian market.

2 Member CEO Club meetings held On 9th April 2014, the MFA organized the first CEO Club meeting. The establishment of this club had been recommended by the Network Capacity Assessment (NCAT) conducted by SEEP in late 2013. The club allows members to build business relationships, share good practices and promote fellowship. At this first meeting, the MFI managers present discussed the NCAT report and the MFA service package. In the 2nd meeting held in October, Managers discussed about the endorsement of the Code of Conduct and how to implement it correctly. 26 members endorsed Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for MFA members,

which was approved by the MFA Board in

March 2014, was formally endorsed by 26

members until the end of 2014. Out of all

endorsers, 20 are existing members and 6

new ones. The Code encompasses primarily

the principles & standards on client

protection, but also includes some principles

regarding relations with employees, the MFA

and other stakeholders.

3 member meetings with different focus topics During the year under review, 3 member meetings were held. The focus topics highlighted at the member meetings were: “Smart Campaign”, whereby the principles and standards of client protection, the approach of the Smart Campaign, the client protection certification process as well as the tools available for improving client protection were highlighted; “Credit Information Bureau (CIB)”, where the IT Department of BOL informed about the possibility for MFIs to become a member of the CIB; and “MFA Strategic Plan 2015-2017”, whereby this medium term plan was presented and approved.

2 issues of the MFA Newsletter In 2014 the MFA produced two editions of its Newsletter. The first issue highlighted the topics “Smart Campaign” and MFI Performance Monitoring. The second edition explained the main features of the planned Certificate Course for MFI Managers and presented the CERISE Social Audit (SPI) tool. And in both editions, we included a page with the latest news from the MFA. Information meetings with potential foreign investors During 2014 the MFA management team received representatives from 8 different social and commercial investors that sought information about investment opportunities in the Lao microfinance sector and the legal and regulatory environment for foreign investment. These were: the Indian Illume-Tech Solutions & Services, Emerging Markets Consulting, TCX Investment Management Company BV, German IPC Consult GmbH, PlaNet Finance Japan, Asian Development

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Bank, Philippine New Concept Consulting as well as a private Korean investor. External relations / Sector representation The MFA attended different MFI meetings organised by BOL, UNCDF and GIZ. Moreover, the MFA Chairperson, Vanhsy Chindavong, and its Director Pamouane Phetthany participated in the 2014 Asia Microfinance Forum which was held from 4th to 8th August in Shanghai, China. They were also joined by two representatives of the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), among them Dr. Akhom Praseuth, Director General of the Financial Institution Supervision Department (FISD). The event was organized by the Banking With The Poor Network (BWTP) and the Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) and hosted by the China Association of Microfinance (CAM). In addition, the Director attended the Regional Conference on “SME Access to Finance” which took place on 24-25 September 2014 in Hanoi and was organised by “ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment”. Member visit and meeting

In the fourth quarter of 2014, the MFA management team and representative from Board of Director organised

1st Exposure visit and exchange experiences among the members of the MFA from 9th-

12th November 2014. 20 MFIs/SCUs from Northern, Central and Southern and 2 representatives from FISD, BOL joined the meetings in Savannakhet and Champasak Provinces. In addition the participants visited clients of SCU Paksong in Savankhet and SCU HourSae Chaleun in Pakse to learn about experinces with the two SCUs. 2 Social Audits conducted in December

In the second half of December, the MFA carried out 2 additional CERISE SPI social audits with two major Lao MFIs,

Xayniyom NDTMFI (XMI) in Oudomxay and Newton DTMFI in Vientiane Capital. The 2 audits were performed by a Philippino expert and two MFA staff members. MFI performance monitoring &

benchmarking further expanded

The MFA Performance Monitoring and Benchmarking system launched in early 2012 was was continued and expanded in 2014. The number of reporting members almost doubled from 13 for the December 2011 data to 24 for the data as of June 2014. On the other hand, the MFA continued to produce time series graphs of key performance ratios and published an overview and interpretation of the evolution of these ratios in the July 2014 edition (4th Issue) of its newsletter.

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4.3 Advocacy/Representation MFA Statement on policy issues In 2014, the MFA submitted a statement on various policy issues affecting the microfinance sector to the BOL. The document referred to some controversial issues like interest rates, a new chart of accounts and a Management Information System for MFIs. Regular meetings with BOL-FISD BOL-FISD and the MFA Board and Management held regular quarterly meetings during 2014. Participants were the FISD Director General, the Heads of Division and staff, as well as members of the MFA Board and the Director. The purpose of the meetings was to exchange about the developments in the microfinance sector in the Lao PDR and to review the MFA $ and FISD activities as well as to plan new activities..

Committee of Depositor Protection Fund Based on an invitation letter from BOL, in October 2014 the MFA Chair appointed the Director as a member of the Depositor Protection Fund’s (DPF) committee charged with preparing the Draft decree of the DPF. The MFA is preparing to provide its comments on the 1st draft of the Decree in the 1st quarter of 2015.

Feedback on Implementation of FIF (MAFIPP) The “Fund for Inclusive Finance” (FIF) is a funding vehicle set up under the UNCDF-BOL run MAFIPP program. The FIF is providing loans and matching grants to financial service providers and other organizations to promote the development of a diverse and competitive microfinance sector in Laos. The MFA provided member feedback to MAFIPP during the MAFIPP annual meeting as well as the BOL stakeholder Forum 2014 regarding selection criteria for new and small MFIs and support to these MFIs/SCUs to be able to fulfill the criteria.

Sport and Social Event The MFA, jointly with its members and FISD, organized a Friendship Sport-Social Event on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the establishment of the Bank of Laos. The 1st event was held on 03 October 2015 with more than 100 participants. The purpose of the event was to create an opportunity for MFA/MFIs/SCUs/FISD staff to get to know each other. MFA members suggested continuing this kind of events on a quarterly basis and building a MFA/Member sports team.

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4.4 Organizational

Development Permanent license for the MFA As reported in the 2013 MFA annual report, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) had issued a temporary license for the MFA in October 2013. The MFA having met all the necessary requirements, the temporary license will be converted into a permanent one within 2015. MFA Strategic Plan 2015–2017 developed & approved Based on the outcomes of a planning workshop with MFA Board members held on 27th June 2014, the MFA Management team drew up the Strategic Plan 2015 – 2017 of the association. The plan encompasses the vision, mission and strategic focus of the MFA as well as the concrete outcomes the association expects to achieve until 2017. In December, the finalized version of the plan was submitted to members and donors for comments. It was approved by the Board of Directors and members in late December 2014. Exposure visit to Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) In January, 2 representatives of the MFA Board of Directors, 3 from the Audit Committee and the Director paid a visit to the Phnom Penh based CMA in order to learn from the experienced network about governance issues, especially regarding Board roles and responsibilities, CMA policy and guidelines. The group was also able to visit some members of the CMA. Four Board of Directors meetings

Four Board of Directors meetings were held during 2014 (in April, June, September, and December). Important topics dealt with by Directors were: the MFA registration process, the budget 2014 and its different funding sources, transparency and other challenges of the sector.

Funding agreements with ADA and UNCDF inked In early May, the MFA was able to sign a new co-financing agreement with the Luxembourg-based NGO ADA. The agreement covers a 2 year period, until the end of March 2016. In addition, in June the MFA inked a financing agreement (Performance Based Agreement – PBA) with UNCDF, the UN Capital Development Fund, which also runs over a period of two years. External Audit of the MFWG/MFA Financial Statements 2013 For the 3rd consecutive time, the MFA had its financial accounts audited by an independent audit firm recognized by BOL. The external audit was carried out by the company Asia Pacific Accounting and Audit Services Sole Co., Ltd. (APAS). The audit report was distributed to all partners that provide financial and technical support to the MFA. 2 new MFA staff members Since July 2014, two new staffs have joined the MFA Management team: Phayvanh Saleumsouk has been working for the MFA since July on a consultant contract as Project Officer in charge of knowledge management/finance. Moreover, in early October, Savanna Phothilath joined the association as Project Officer for capacity building /advocacy.

MFA Membership reaches 59 No less than 7 new members joined the MFA in 2014. These are: DTMFI Hounheungsap, NDTMFI Thavisap, SCU Luangprabang, SCU Keosamphan, SCU Nonghaikok, SCU Huayngangkham and Pamouane Phetthany as individual member. This brings the total number of MFA members as of the end of 2014 to 59.

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5 Conclusions & Outlook In 2014 the MFA continued to make significant progress towards its institutional sustainability and – in a longer-term perspective – financial viability: its registration as a Microfinance Association paved the way for its continuing development as a strong network organization of the microfinance sector. One highlight in the year under review was the development of the MFA’s new strategic plan for the period 2015-2017, which encompasses the vision, mission and strategic focus of the MFA as well as the concrete outcomes the association expects to achieve until 2017. In addition, MFA developed its own operational policy and staff manual, which includes procedures for the association’s operations. Moreover, we were able to substantially expand our human resources base by recruiting two national Project Officers in charge of knowledge management/finance and capacity building /advocacy. This will help to strengthen local capacities and increase MFA’s potential to provide quality services to its members. Another highlight is the launch of the long-waited Microfinance Certificate Course whose preparations started in July 2014. All the training materials of the course will be developed during the first quarter of 2015 and the training of trainers course will be conducted in the third quarter.. A second ToT is anticipated for late 2015.

However, despite these achievements there are still a few challenges lying ahead. In order to further develop its services to members and to cover its operational costs, the MFA needs to expand its funding sources, both in terms of member fees / generated income and subsidies from donors. In particular, the MFA must urgently take decisive steps to boost its self-generated income in order to enhance its financial viability and reduce its dependency on foreign funding in relative terms. To this end, it is imperative to review the member fee structure and to expand income generating activities. This also means that members must be prepared to pay market prices for services. Finally, MFA must further expand its technical staff and strengthen its capacities in order to successfully implement its strategic plan as well as to provide a broader range and better quality of services to its members in the years ahead.

Annexes Annex 1: Audited Financial Statements 2014 of the MFA Annex 2: Members list as of 31/12/2014

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Annex 1: Audited Financial Statements 2014 of the MFA

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Annex 2: MFA Members List (Status: December 2014)

Microfinance Association Members list who registered from 2011-2014:

updated 31/12/ 2014

No. Organization Full name Position Address ໂທ &ແຟກ Tel/fax E-Mail/Website

Common Member article 10 Non Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions NDTMFI

1 NDTMFI Hom District

Mr. BounbiLasysamai / Mr.Khamkai Lasysamai

Chair / manager

.Khonvat Village, HomDist, Vientiane Province, P.O.Box 713

Tel/Fax: 023 281020 Mob: 020 55410405

[email protected]

[email protected]

2

NDTMFI Phongsaly

for Development

Mr. Souvantha Daevanh

Director

Homsavang Village, Bounnua Road, Phongsaly District, Phongsaly Province

Tel/Fax: 088 210234 Mob:020 55537055

[email protected]

3

NDTMFI

Oudomxay Development

Mr.Somchit Douangmixay

Director / Deputy Director

307, unit 21, Nalao Village, Xay District, P.O.Box 072, Oudomxay P.

Tel: 081-211025 Fax: 081 312368

[email protected]

4

NDTMFI SaSomSab

Mr. Khamphun / Mrs. Chanpheng Lilavong

Chair / Manager Manager

Ban Nakouy, SaysetthaDist, VTE Capital

Tel: 030 9812050 Mob: 020 56010506, 020 55555639

[email protected] /

[email protected]

5 NDTMFI

SouayKanPhatthana

Ms. Soukvilay Thongsavath

Manager

Phanxay Village, Fathi Road, Xamneua District, Huaphan

Tel/Fax: 030 5160 961, 064 312060

[email protected]

6 NDTMFI Xayniyom

Mr. Khanthaly Senvilayvong

Director

Nongmengda Village, Xay District, Oudomxay Province

Tel/Fax:081 211853 Mob: 020 55682999

[email protected]

7 NDTMFI

Khomvangmai 2011

Mr.Sisongkhalm Sithanomhack

Manager No Nangou Village, Chanthabouly district, VTE Capital

Tel/Fax: 021 540145

[email protected]

8

CCSA Hongsa

Mr. Chaykham Lorbanlith Mr. Liburn Phunsy

Manager / Duty

Manager

Phonexay Village, Hongsa District, Sayyabouli Province

Tel/Fax: 074 860002 Mob: 020 55577662 020 56447234

[email protected]

9

Village Development

Fund Association

Bokeo

Mr. Amphong Sitkeomek

Manager Muangkeo Village, Huayxay District, Bokeo Province

Tel/Fax: 084 212122

[email protected]

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10

CCSA Khobxienghon(Community

Credit and Savings

Association)

Mr.Thanousone Soukounthong

Manager

Khob-Xienghone, Phabong Village, Khob District, Xayabouli

Tel/Fax:074 710056 Mob:020 55161721

[email protected]

11 NDTMFI

Homsabphathana

Mr.Soulamek Chanhthamany / Mr. Katou Vongsay

Manager /deputy director

Luangnamtha province

Tel/Fax:086 212184/856 086 212164 Mob: 020 54344331 020 28818008

[email protected]

12 NDTMFI Alunmai

Mr. Sipasueth Louangxay

Director

Houakhoua Village, Xayseththa District, Vientinae Capital

Tel/Fax: 021 265660

[email protected]

13 NDTMFI Mahasap

Ms. Dalounny Doungpaseurth / Mr. Oudone Vongphakdee

Director / Manager

Vanghai Village, Xay district, Oudomxay province

Tel: 081 260032 Fax: 081 260005 Mob: 020 28928333

[email protected]

14 NDTMFI

Next

Mr. Phuongern Saphichit / Ms. Phaengphachan Saphichit

Directer / Manager Director

Dankham Village, Sikhoedtabong district, Vientiane

Tel: 021 670995 Mob: 020 22217902

[email protected]

15 NDTMFI OudomEk

Ms. Chitlamphone Phoummavong

Director

Nongduang Village, Sikhottabong District Vientiane

Tel: 021 256171 Mobile: 22003839

[email protected]

16 NDTMFI

Houngheuangxab

Ms. Phitthasone Director

Ban phanom village, Luangphabrang province

Tel: 030 9972623 Fax: 071 213341

[email protected]

17 NDTMFI

Thaveesab Mr. Tee Yang Director

Ban Xaysaeard, Samakexay District, Athapue province

Tel: 036 210099 020 99788646 020 58477100

[email protected]

Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions (DTMFIs)

1 DTMFI

Development (DMID)

Mr. Somchit Bounluem

Chair

Song Puon village, 13 North Road, Naxaythong District, Vientiane

Tel/Fax: 021 650087 Mob: 020 55513278

[email protected]

2 DTMFI

Ekphathana

Mr.Somphone Sisenglath / Mr. Chantha Mingboupha

Director / Manager

Haysok Village, Chanthabouli District, Vientiane Capital

Tel/Fax: 021 244428; 021 244395;

[email protected]

[email protected]

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3 DTMFI

SaynhaiSamphanh

Mr. Saysamone Kouanmeuangchanh

Director

183 LattanalangsyTai Village, Sysavangvong Road, KaysonePhomvihan District, Savannakhet

Tel/Fax: 041 214596 Mob: 0205541171

[email protected]

4 Newton

Deposit-Taki MFI

Ms. Linda Souvannaheuang / Ms. Dathavivunh

Director

146/16 Souphanouvong Avenue, Vientiane Capital

Tel: 021 223447 Fax: 021 217771 020 54543839

[email protected]

om

5

DTMFI Women and

Family Development

Fund

Mr. Khonevilay Sengsourinha / Ms. Vongphun Vongsithong

Director / Assistant manager

Ban PhonethanNua, Saysetha District, Vientiane

Tel/Fax: 021 454 553

[email protected]

6 DTMFI

Champa Lao Mr. Souphon Lasaphon

Manager 2012

Unit 01, No 02, Phetsalath Road, Khoy Village, LuangPrabang

Tel/Fax: 071 260 550 071 260 660 020 58182100

[email protected]

7 DTMFI

Phatukham Mr. Khanmany Sayyathith

Manager 2012

WatchanhTha Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital

Tel/Fax: 021 254100

[email protected]

8 DTMFI

Phonevaly Mr. Phonexay Khanthilath

Director 2013

Hutsady Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital

Tel: 021 222676 Mob: 020 55693078

[email protected]

Saving and Credit Union

1 SCU

HouamchayPhatthana

Ms. Boudsady Khammanivong

Manager

Unit 5, Dongdamdoan Village, KaysonePhomvihan District, Savannaketh Province

Tel/Fax: 041 252153 Mob:020 22101519

[email protected]

2 SCU

HuasaeChaleun

Mr. Saiya Thammavongseng

Manager

No 129, 13 South Road, Huasae Village, Bachieng District, Champasack Province

Tel/Fax: 031 900 173 Mob:020 5575 8279

[email protected]

3 SCU

Paksong Mr. Khampaserd Phommavongsa

Manager

Paksong Village, Songkhone District, Savannakhet Provin

Tel/Fax: 041 530355 Mob: 020 23602387

[email protected],[email protected]

m

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4 SCU Seno Mr. Toumany Manybot

Director

No 201, Xayyamongkhoun Village, Road No 9, Outhomphone District, Savannakhet Province

Tel/Fax: 041 431 430 Mob: 020 23545368/ 56826588

[email protected]

5 SCU

Thakhek Mr. Phouvong Xayyasith

Manager

No 094, Chao A Nouk Road, Thakhek Kang Village, Thakhek District, Khammuane Province

Tel/Fax:051 251 190 Mob: 020 22248180

[email protected]

6 SCU

Vientiane Mr. Sithon Siriphong

Manager Ban Namlin, Phonhong district, Vientiane Province

Tel/Fax: 023 212073 020 56524073

[email protected]

7 SCU Vanmai Mr. Soumangkala Keopaseuth

Manager Laungam Village, Laungam District, Salavan Province

Tel/Fax: 034 300 226 Mob: 020 2226 8484

[email protected]

8 FondsCooper

atif Mr. Phetdara Manivong

Director

Nelamid Road; Ban Thongkhankham Tai, P.O.Box 7437, Vientiane Capital

Tel: 021 261825 Fax: 021 261825

[email protected];Phetdara.fc@gm

ail.com

9 SCU

Mittaphap

Mr. Souvanthone Lathtanavong / Miss.Vanhpheng

Chair Director

Nathom Village No.353, Unit5, Xaythany district, Vientiane

Tel/Fax: 021 771497 Mob: 020 22229845 020 55560419

[email protected]

10 SCU

Luangphabang

Mr. Huomphun Buobpha

Chair Viengkeo Village, Luangphabang district

Tel: 071 260112 Fax: 071 260112

[email protected]

11 SCU

Phutthanakeosumphun

Mr. Khambuon Vongsyphundone

Chair

Phutthanakeosumphun Village, Pakse district, Chumpasak province

Tel: 031 213687 Fax: 031 213 687 Mob: 020 55133999

[email protected]

12 SCU

Nonghaikok Mr. Phukeo Chansawang

Manager

Phutthananonghaikok Village, Phonthong district, Champasak province

Tel: 030 955 9866 sackeayph@gmail.

com

13 SCU

Huayyangkham

Mr.Yeodthong Keomuonty/ Mr. Thongsawut Luangvised

deputy director / Manager

Tel: 020 22 202 207 / 020 55 944 273 / 031 212 962

Training Institutions

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1

Microfinance Training Center (MFC)

Mr.Somphone Sisenglath

Director

SaphanthongNeua Village, Sisattanak District, PO Box 8695, Vientiane

Tel: 021 262 916 Fax: 021 26 29 16

[email protected]

2

TACDO Microfinance Management

Training Center

Mr. Khamphat Boulom

Director

PO Box 7382, Phaxay Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane

Tel: 021 285139/40 Fax: 021 353 961

[email protected]

www.tacdocenter.com

3

Lao-India Enterpreu-

nership Development

Center (LIEDC)

Mr. Siamphone Chanthaphone

Director Watnak village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital

Tel: 021 353141

[email protected],

[email protected]

4

Enterprise and

Development Consultants

Co., Ltd.

Mrs.Thiphaphone Phetmany

Director

Green Building, Ban Nasay, No. 429, Unit 41, Xaysettha District, Vientiane, Laos

Tel: (856 21 454650-1) Fax: 021

454654)

[email protected]

5 CARD Inc

Ms. Marjorie Marasigan / Ms. Shine Ballares

Director / Manager

Mob: 020 22147728 shineballares@yah

oo.com

Individual

1 Individual

Mr.

Keolabthavong

Songsamayvon

g

Rural &

Microfinan

ce

Consultant

Chommany,

Saysetha, VTE

Capital

Fax: 021 351 923

Mob: 020

99389966

keolabthavongpow

[email protected]

2 Individual Ms. Vanhsy

Chindavong

Consultant

in Rural

and

Microfinan

ce, Rural

and

Regional

Developm

ent

Planning

House# 144 Unit

16, Ban Nathom,

Xaythani dist.

Vientiane

Mob: 020-2222

2687

[email protected]

m

3 Individual Mr. Bandit

Sisoukda

MFA

dvisor

Saynamngeun

Village, Xaythani

district, Unit 27

Tel: +856

55577661 Fax:

+856 212487

[email protected]

4 Individual Ms. Pampuane

Phetthany

MFA

Director

Phonphanoa

Village, Unit52,

Xaysettha district,

Tel: 020 55819

869 Fax: 021

900 350

[email protected]

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Vientiane Capital

Total Common Members: 40

Supporting Members Article11

International organizations

1

German

Cooperative

and

Raiffeisen

Confederatio

n (DGRV)

Mr. Holger

Grages Director

H 132, U 11,

Ban

Sibounheuang,

Chanthabouly

District, Vientiane

Tel: 021 261 895

Fax: 021 261 896

[email protected]

p www.dgrvs.de

2

Asian

Development

Bank (ADB)

Mr. Phantouleth

Louangraj

Academic

Senior

Economist

Corner of Lane

Xang Avenue and

Samsenthai Road,

P.O.Box 9724,

Vientiane

Tel: 021 250 444;

Fax: 021 250 333

[email protected]

g

www.adb.org/LaoP

DR

3

German

International

Cooperation

(GIZ-Access

to Finance

for the Poor

Project)

Mr.Thorsten

Fuchs/

Mr. Yan Hagen

Program

Director,

Technical

Advisor

Building : Security

Exchang Market

7th flood Ban

phonthan neua,

Khamphengmuang

Rd, Vientain

capital lao PO

Box 563

Tel: 021 419201-2

Fax: 021 419203

Thorsten.fuchs

@giz.de

www.giz.de/en/yan.

[email protected]

4

International

Labor

Organization

(ILO-

WEDGE)

SMEPDO Tel/Fax: 021 450

318

[email protected]

www.ilo.org

5

International

Finance

Cooperation

(IFC-Access

to Finance

Project)

90 Phonexay

Road, PO Box

9690, Vientiane

Tel: 021 450 017-

9 Fax: 021 450

020

www.ifc.org

6

Savings

Bank

Foundation

for

International

Cooperation

(SBFIC)

Mr. Bernd

Werthenbach

Project

Director,

Country

Represent

ative

Ban Phonthan,

Vientiane Tel: 021 454553

bwerthenbach@ya

hoo.com

www.sbfic.de

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7

World

Education

Consortium

(WEC)

Ms. Bouasone

Keoounkham

Project

Coordinat

or

P.O.Box 6782,

Vientiane

Tel: 021 214 524

Fax: 021 217553

[email protected]

[email protected]

8 MAFIPP Mr. Daovieng

Xayyajuk

Project

Coordinat

or

Yonnet Road,

Xiengyeun Village;

Chanthabouly

District, PO Box

3636 Vientiane,

Lao PDR

Tel: 021 264 616

Fax: +856 20

5556 6499 ;

+62811125334

sinipha_kc@yahoo.

com

9

Development

Cooperation

Section of

Australian

Embassy

Mr. Pisay

Souvansay

pisay.souvansay@

dfat.gov.au

ລວມສະມາຊສິະໜບັສະໜນູ

Total Supporting Members

ຄະນະທ ີ່ ປຶກສາ ແລະ ຊີ່ຽວຊານ ມາດຕາ 18

Advisory Committee and Expert Members: Article 18

1 Individual Mr. Sebastian

Behrle

Ban

GaengNyang,

Hadxaifong

District, P.O.Box

3077, Vientiane

Tel/Fax: 021 360

671

sebastianbehrle@g

mx.net

2 Individual Mr. Timo

Hogenhout

Microfinan

ce

Consultant

No. 125-2 Wat

Chan Village, P.O.

Box 3197,

Vientiane

Tel: 021 413 290;

Mob: 020 784

5133

timo@zzphogenho

ut.nl

3 Individual Prof. Dr. Hans

Dieter Seibel

University

of

Cologne

Hahnwaldweg 14,

50996 Cologne

(Germany)

Mob: +49 2236

929878 Fax: 49

2236 929877

seibel@uni-

koeln.de

Grand Total 59

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Local Partners, International Funders and Technical Assistance Providers

Ministry of Home Affairs

We would like to thank our funders and partners

for their technical and financial support in 2014.

Microfinance Association (MFA) Unit 13, Simuang Village, Sisattanak District P.O.Box: 4030, Vientiane Capital, Lao P D R

Email: [email protected] Web: www.laomfa.org Tel: +856 21 226018/+856 30 9481265 /Fax: +856 21 226019