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Transforming Public Sector Banks. National Microfinance Bank. Why Bother. Development stops at the major cities Commercial Banks focus on urban areas and more formal sectors, leaving the “underserved” Critical to the financial network of the country Everyone uses a national banking system
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Transforming Public Sector Banks National Microfinance Bank
Why Bother • Development stops at the major cities Commercial Banks focus on urban areas and more formal sectors, leaving the “underserved” • Critical to the financial network of the country Everyone uses a national banking system Government Banks Private Sector
Misconceptions • Commercial loans are necessary • Expensive centralized bank operating systems are necessary • Foreign training is necessary • The Poor don't save • The Poor don't repay loans
Enabling Environment • Business Law • Labor Laws • Courts • Government Support
Political • Perseverance to maintain business principles
Market • Critical Mass of Demand • Opportunity for Key Products Remittances Savings Credit
Labor • Availability • Adaptability • Mobility
Business Infrastructure • Management • Suitable Technology • Branch Network
External Support • World Bank • DAI • Central Bank of Tanzania • PSRC • Ministry of Finance
Staff Training Man-Days of Training Conducted 2001: 3,013 Man-days 2002: 5,506 Man-days Attendance 2001: 763 individuals 2002: 981 individuals
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • 70 branches automated • Core Banking System Implemented by year-end 2003 • Centralized accounts payable • Increased centralization of branch accounting
Tony Singleton tony_singleton@dai.com