CEMP Centre put together this exclusive program to provide top-notch executive management and professional capacity development program for micro finance workers, credit union leaders and cooperative society executives and community development association leaders from developing countries.

Microfinance means different things to different people. Community based microfinance models, owned and governed by community members is critical for deeper financial inclusions. Models such as village savings and loans associations, self-help groups, financial cooperatives and credit unions not only provide financial services but also create community based ownership and collective empowerment. Participants will explore how these models support women’s empowerment, agriculture, livelihoods, value-chains and enterprises in rural and urban areas, and how innovating links with banks and mobile payment systems can reach millions that are outside formal banking system. Therefore, the program also includes meeting with top credit union leaders from Canada and the United States in order to share cross-continental experiences and ideas.

Target Audience

This program is intended for mid-to-senior-level practitioners from:

• Micro Finance Banks & Rural Financial Institution
• Credit Union
• Cooperative Society
• Bankers interested in serving rural regions
• Regulators and Government officials, trainers, and donors engaged in financial inclusion agenda.
• Community Development Association leaders
• Trade Union Leaders and Executives.

Cost Implication

• Registration Fee: $1,990 per participant

• The registration fee covers hotel accommodation, full daily meals, transportation within Canada, workshop materials and conferment of Canada Executive Management & Professional Fellowship on participants
• Date: April 2 – 6, 2026 & May 10 -14, 2026 & June 6 -10 2026 (Three Cohorts)
• Refund Policy: Only candidate with an authentic visa refusal letter will be refunded less $500 administrative charge