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Asia Microfinance Forum 2010

The Asia Microfinance Forum 2010 gathered more than 450 experts from over 50 countries in October in Colombo, Sri Lanka. ÊConvened by the Banking With the Poor Network (BWTP) and organised byÊthe Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC), the three day forum brought together industry experts to brainstorm on the role of microfinance in achievingÊfinancial inclusion in Asia. Over the three days period, experts discussed and debated over major issues facing the industry including financial inclusion, portfolio risk management, social performance, regulatory framework, financial literacy, human resource, client protection and investment landscape among others. A special Sri Lanka session also saw high attendance and attracted much interests. The closing session of the Asia Microfinance Forum is traditionally an opportunity to encapsulate the discussions and emerging issues of the week from the perspective of participants and industry leaders. Giving away his concluding remark, Mr. Craig Wilson, Executive Director FDC (The Foundation for Development Corporation) thanked all the participants saying, ÒOver the last three days many interesting ideas and views have emerged and it was a great learning experience for all of us. There was a high level of engagement during the sessions and I must say I havenÕt seen any of you near the swimming pool during the conference *audience laughter*. I hope that we have done justice to all the issues that we discussed and I am happy that today we have the opportunity to come together and set the agenda for achieving AsiaÕs financial inclusion potentialÓ. Giving audience food for thought Mr. Rolando Victoria, Executive Director of ASKI, said, ÒAs we work on microfinance, some things are beyond our control, and now we are thinking of how we can support members during natural calamities and catastrophe. ÊWe have identified challenges in the governance of MFIs and we have to also […]

Entrepreneur’s Story: Wellnessecity

Amena Lee Schlaikjer has been involved in new enterprises in China for some time, previously describing herself as an “entrepreneurialist” as she’s always launched businesses for others. But she’s just launched her own initiative, Wellnessecity, a Shanghai-based operation aiming to create ways to live healthier in cities. She spoke to ‘eg’ about conceiving and developing her own enterprise – and about getting close to consumers. How long have you been in China? Can you tell us something about your experience in China? If you add up all the years of living in Greater China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, I’ve been out here for about 18 years. My father was an American diplomat so I spent much of my schooling years in major cities in China Ð Shangahi, Beijing, Guangzhou Ð along with Hong Kong and Taiwan, where my mother is native American ???. I went to University in the States (Columbia and Fashion Institute of Technology in New York); then worked for a few years, before coming out to Shanghai, where I’ve now lived for almost seven years. My adult working years out here have included working in the fashion/cosmetic/lifestyle industries on start-up initiatives: researching for Vogue’s beauty section, Zagat Restaurant Guide, branding for CiCiGirl Cosmetics, launching of the M.A.C counters and then helping start-up ?WhatIf! Innovation. At ?WhatIf!, I wore many hats throughout the businesses but mostly worked on building and promoting the office and team, alerting interest groups, doing projects and managing the business with our directors. What inspired you to start your own business? As of May last year, I took a six month sabbatical to handle some health issues where I created my own “Amena University: Understanding the World of Wellness” in which I also worked on some self-development through an intensive Yoga Teacher’s Trainer’s […]

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