By linking microfinance institutions and immigrant associations

A project implemented by Oxfam Novib and INAFI International with funding from the European Commission through its Thematic Programme of Cooperation with Third Countries in the Areas of Migration and Asylum
EuropeAid/126-364/C-ACT/TPS-1
(MIGR/2008/153-811) 2009-2012

About the project:
Oxfam Novib and International Network for Alternative Financial Institutions (INAFI International) are implementing a project to foster the links between migration and development. The project aims to achieve financial access for migrants and families, and enhance money transfer competition by providing knowledge, technical assistance, and building partnerships to and with immigrant associations in Europe, microfinance institutions in Africa and money transfer operators.
The project will train and enable ten microfinance institutions (MFIs) located in ten Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda) to increase its competitive edge in money transfers services and other financial-driven instruments. It will also enable MFIs to build partnerships including a co-development program with immigrant associations working or residing in ten European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, UK, Spain, Switzerland, and Sweden). The project duration is 36 months, starting March 1, 2009.

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