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About AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics has been most efficient in establishing itself in Islamic Banking & Finance industry. It has a rich history of past eight years of serving a unique and vital role in the development of Islamic Microfinance all around the world. AlHuda CIBE mission is to deliver excellent services in the promotion of Islamic Banking & Finance into the masses through Advisory & Consultancy, Research & Product Development, Education & Capacity Building, Shariah Advisory and Publications & Events. AlHuda CIBE focuses to promote Islamic Microfinance worldwide in order to alleviate poverty and sustaining the Microfinance institutions. Based on this principal, the recognition of AlHuda CIBE is increasing by leaps & bounds. For further details: www.alhudacibe.com About Akhuwat Akhuwat is dedicated to improve the lives of the poor, especially those who are financially abused, abandoned and disregarded by society. It was established with the objective of providing Qard-e-Hasn or interest free Microfinance to the poor to enhance their standard of living. Drawing on these principles of social justice and brother hood, it strives to alleviate poverty by creating a system based on mutual support in the society. Its philosophy is based on the principle of Qad-e-Hasn, helping someone in need with an interest-free loan, has been favored over charity. From a first loan of Rs. 10k, it's total disbursement have now become reached about Rs. 7.5 Billion. For further details: www.akhuwat.org.pk
About Islamic Microfinance People living in poverty need rapid access to a diverse range of financial services to run their businesses, build assets, ensure smooth self-consumption, and manage risks. Financial services for poor people have proven to be a powerful instrument for reducing poverty, enabling them to build assets, increase incomes, and reduce their vulnerability to economic stress. Broadly, Microfinance refers to a movement that envisions a world in which low-income households have permanent access to a range of high quality and affordable financial services offered by a range of retail providers to finance income-producing activities, build assets, stabilize consumption, and protect against risks but as per market studies conventional micro financial system could not serve the potential as expected due to the few deficiencies in the system. Islamic Microfinance has traits to provide a parallel support to the poorest of the poor and its imminent qualities leaves no room for structural devastation as emphasizes ethical, moral & social factors to promote equality and fairness for the good of the society. During the latest research on Microfinance sector, it is evaluated that Islamic financial system provides the best solutions for Poverty alleviation and Social sustainability, it is not only providing opportunity to utilize a sustainable system but also offers good rate of return & ideal performance compare to conventional Microfinance system.
Islamic Microfinance An Incredible Tool for Poverty Alleviation
Event Summary th rd On October 6, 2013 AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics has organized 3 Global Islamic Microfinance Forum in Dubai, U.A.E. with the vision to expand Islamic Microfinance all around the world. During the day, conference participants had the opportunity to choose among various sessions to discuss topics and develop recommendations. At the beginning of each session, participants were presented with background information and discussion questions and following a structured process of brainstorming and information exchange. th In 2014, AlHuda CIBE is going to organize 4 Global Islamic Microfinance Forum in Dubai on November st nd rd th 1-2 with Two Days Post Event Workshop on November 3-4. The objective of the series of conferences is to evaluate the scope of Islamic Microfinance and its potential in the developing and under developing countries which will definitely help poor to survive at their best. This year, the forum will open the new horizons, opportunities and innovation for Microfinance industry which will help them in eliminating poverty with the support of Islamic Microfinance. The vision of Global Islamic Microfinance Forum is to transfer the importance and value of Islamic Microfinance for Microfinance institutions and to create awareness to the masses of International Market. The Core Objective of this forum are: 1- Provide the opportunities for collaborations/partnerships with donor agencies, Multilateral organization, Charities, philanthropist organizations, Islamic financial institutions. 2- To discuss the Islamic Microfinance Industry business models. 3- IT Integration in Islamic financial institution and how they can benefitting from technological solutions 4- Provide a platform to start a dialogue and find solutions to ensure sustainable growth of the industry Islamic Microfinance Institutions. 5- Innovation in Islamic Microfinance Industry, e.g. Crowd funding, MicroTakaful, Youth Development Programs etc.
4th Global Islamic Microfinance Forum Speakers Guest of Honor Professor Dr. Mohd Azmi Omar Director General Islamic Research and Training Institute Islamic Development Bank Group Dr. Amjad Saqib Executive Director Akhuwat Lahore -Pakistan. Zubair Mughal Chief Executive Officer AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking & Economics, Lahore, Pakistan Mufti Aziz Ur Rehman Manager-Shariah Mawarid Finance, Dubai. Pervez Nasim Chairman & CEO Ansar Financial & Development Corporation, Canada. Dr. Mohammed Obaidullah Senior Training Specialist Islamic Research and Training Institute- Islamic Development Bank Group Dubai Zaigham M. Rizvi Secretary General Asia Pacific Union for Housing Finance (APUHF), Washington U.S.A. Abdul Samad Shariah Advisor The Bank of Khyber Peshawar Pakistan Osman Aurakzai Head of Research & Development Center Bank Al Jazira, Jeddah. Mohammed Ralf Kroessin International Programmes Division - Head 0f Global Islamic Microfinance Unit, Islamic Relief Worldwide, United Kingdom. Atef Ebrahim Chief Advisor Minister Of Social Development, Kingdom of Bahrain Ahmed Ali Siddiqui Executive Vice President & Head Product Development & Shariah Compliance, Meezan Bank Limited, Karachi Pakistan Dr. Haroon Ur Rashid Khan Asst. Professor, Finance, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah Muhammad Saleem Ranjha Director, Akhuwat, Lahore -Pakistan. Arshad Mehmood Head of Esar Microfinance Program Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD) Islamabad Pakistan Dr. Aishath Muneeza Deputy Minister of Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Maldives Mabroor Mahmood Chief Executive Officer Biniog Sathi Bangladesh Badreldin Abdelrahim Inrahim Abdel Mageed President - Microfinance Unit Central Bank of Suadn, Sudan Aijaz Ali Khuwaja Chairman/Founder Sindh Society of Social Scientists, Karachi Salaudeen Jubril Abdulahi Managing Director Securehuda Limited, Nigeria Zeinoul Abedien Cajee Founding CEO/ Management Board, National Awqaf Foundation Of South Africa, South Africa Syed Muhammad Imran Haider Naqvi Head Center of Islamic Finance Center of Islamic Finance, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore Ms. Farida Tariq Chief Executive Officer Wasil Foundation (formerly CWCD) Lahore - Pakistan Mohammad Raafi Hossain Program Manager, Silatech Qatar Syed Khurram Khursheed Program Manager Muslim Aid Pakistan
Event Agenda November 1-2, 2014 - Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E Inaugural Session Recitation from Holy Quran Welcome Address Inaugural & Key Note Address Technical Session I: Current status and Future potential of Islamic Microfinance Islamic Microfinance Global Scenario & Development Islamic Microfinance products & their compatibility with Conventional Microfinance Lending models Shari'ah principles, Operational Mechanism and Marketing Strategies of Islamic Microfinance Innovation, Impact assessment and future potential of Islamic Microfinance Zakah, Waqf &Co-operative models for Islamic Microfinance Technical Session II: Qard-e-Hasn Model for Islamic Microfinance Akhuwat Model adding new dimensions in Microfinance Salient Features Linking Microfinance with Business community Replicating Qarz-e-Hasn Model Challenges & Benefits Impact Assessment A Case study Technical Session III- Power Table - Panel Discussion - An interaction with Donor & Funding Agencies Funding challenges of Islamic Microfinance Institutions How to fund Islamic Microfinance Institutions Role of Funding Agencies for the Development of the Industry Issues, opportunities & Way Forward Technical Session IV: Power Table Panel Discussion II: Challenges and Opportunities for Islamic Microfinance Industry: What are the barriers to adoption of Islamic Microfinance globally? And how to resolve them? Initiatives needed in designing a framework for policy making for the expansion of Islamic Microfinance The key bottleneck in the strategies which constraints the growth of Islamic Microfinance Role of IDB and Multilateral organizations for development of Islamic Microfinance industry Donors reluctance towards Islamic Microfinance: Causes and Solutions Technical Session V-Outreach & Sustainability of Islamic Microfinance Integration of Mobile/Branchless banking with Islamic Microfinance Empowering Islamic Microfinance by fulfilling social and development expectations MicroTakaful: As an effective tool for poverty reduction IT solutions to strengthened Islamic Microfinance Industry Youth Development and Vocational Literacy Programs through Islamic Microfinance
Two Days Post Event Workshop on November 3-4, 2014 - Dubai, U.A.E Shari'ah Principles and their Application in Microfinance Conceptual Framework of Islamic Microfinance Islamic principles of Micro financing, needed to adhere to when operating under Shari'ah law Compatibility of Microfinance Models with Islamic Microfinance. Islamic Microfinance as an effective tool for sustainable development. Exploring the Islamic Microfinance Products: Murabaha, Salam, Istisna, Diminishing, Mudarabahah, Musharakah and Ijarah Murabaha as Ideal financing mode in Micro/Rural finance sector Salam: Its mechanism and practical implications for Microfinance Sector. Istisna: Shari'ah ruling and its compliance with standards Ijarah: As an alternative to conventional Micro leasing Diminishing Musharaka A Shariah Compliant Instrument for Micro Housing Finance. Deposit Management Techniques for Islamic Microfinance Banks/Institutions. (Modarabah & Musharaka) Use of Zakah and Establishment of Waqf for Building up the Islamic Microfinance Institutions Use of Zakah, Waqf and Co-operative models in Islamic Microfinance. Utilization of Waqf concept for the development of the development and Strengthened the Islamic Microfinance Extending the product line and product development in Islamic microfinance. Innovation, Development & Opportunities in Islamic Microfinance Modernization in Microfinance Alternative delivery channels Role of I.T for the Development of Islamic Microfinance Need of Product Diversification in Islamic Microfinance Product innovation and product Mix of Islamic Microfinance Donors unwillingness towards Islamic Microfinance: Causes and Solutions Marketing Strategies of Islamic Microfinance How to market Islamic Microfinance products? How to ensure that your products are authentically Islamic and how to convince your clients? Is Islamic Microfinance for Muslims? A big Misconception Effective donor strategies to support Islamic Microfinance Islamic Insurance (Micro Takaful )& Risk Management Techniques in Islamic Microfinance Islamic Insurance (Micro Takaful) An effective tool for Sustainable Development. Risk Management Techniques for Islamic Microfinance BancaTakaful Channelize the Micro Takaful Products with Islamic Microfinance Institution Case Studies
Who should attend this forum? Microfinance Institutions & Banks Local and International Donor's Agencies Rural Support Programs Islamic and Conventional Banks Insurance and Takaful Companies SMEs & Corporative Societies NGOs and NPOs Microfinance Professionals and Experts Academia Philanthropist and Investors Regulators and Govt. Officials Shari'ah Scholars and Experts Promotional and Marketing Opportunities No Company can afford to miss this Great Interactive Marketing Opportunity! Islamic Microfinance Global Forum is practice driven but interesting for senior level executives event, designed to explore and share strategies within Islamic Microfinance Industry. This platform is expected to provide a healthy liaison and calls for tremendous marketing and promotion opportunities for the following business and social segments: Microfinance Institutions & Banks Local & International Donor's Agencies NGOs and NPOs Islamic and Conventional Banks IT Companies Rating Agencies Investment Banks Local and Multinational Companies REITs Financial Solutions Providers For further details: info@alhudacibe.com
th 4 GLOBAL ISLAMIC MICROFINANCE FORUM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE LEAD SPONSOR US$ 20,000 Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference Area. Logo of company/brand will be displayed at 1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report 3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back) 5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance Four (4) Complimentary delegate passes for the conference to share with colleagues and business partners (5980 $ value) Speaker Presentation in the main conference program Two (2) A4 complimentary color back cover advertisements in consecutive issues of Bi-Monthly Islamic Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement worth: 4400 USD ) Pre & Post event media coverage in leading newspapers & TV channels Acknowledgement at opening and closing ceremony CEO s/ Chairman s message in Conference program profile 4 Advertisement Standees in conference hall. (2 inside, 2 outside) Insertion of Sponsor s corporate brochure in the Conference folder Sponsor may send Press releases of the event to PR Department of AlHuda CIBE GOLD SPONSOR US$ 14,000 (2 Positions) Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area Logo of company/brand will be displayed at 1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report 3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back) 5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance Two (2) delegate passes for the conference to share with colleagues and business partners (2990 $ Value) Presentation at Main Program of the conference One A4 color advertisements in Bi-Monthly Islamic Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement worth 2200 USD ) CEO s/ Chairman s message in Conference program profile 02 Advertisement Standees ( 1 inside & 1 outside ) Insertion of Sponsor s corporate brochure in the Conference folder
TECHNOLOGICAL SPONSOR US$ 10,000 (2 Positions) Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area Logo of company/brand will be displayed at 1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report 3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back) 5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance One (1) delegate pass for the conference to share with colleagues and business partners (1495 $ value) Presentation at the Main Program of the Conference. One (1) Advertisement of Standees in conference hall One (1) A4 color advertisements in Bi-Monthly Islamic Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement worth 1800 USD ) VENUE SPONSOR US$ 10,000 Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area Logo of company/brand will be displayed at 1) Side wing of Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report 3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back) 5) All E-Communication 6) Display stand at entrance One (1) delegate pass for the conference to share with colleagues and business partners (1495 $ value) One (1) Advertisement of Standees in conference hall One (1) A4 color advertisements in Bi-Monthly Islamic Banking Magazine (True Banking) - ( Advertisement worth 1400 USD ) Company names cards will be displayed at Lunch & Tea areas as Venue Sponsor. EXHIBITION SPONSOR US$ 4,000 Allocation of Stall (Table-top) for corporate display. Stall will be located in the main Conference area Logo of company/brand will be displayed at 1) Main Backdrop 2) Coverage in Event Report 3) Invitation Cards 4) Reception Desk (Front or back) One (1) delegate pass for the conference to share with colleagues and business partners (1495 $ value) Presentation at the Main Program of the Conference. One (1) Advertisement standees * [All Conditions Strictly Applied] 1. Artwork CD and all display material should be provided by client. 2. All offers are strictly valid only in case of 100 % advance payment in favor of AlHuda CIBE
Registration Form th 4 GLOBAL ISLAMIC MICROFINANCE FORUM November 1-2, 2014 Venue: Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E Post Event Workshop Marketing Techniques & Operational Mechanism of Islamic Microfinance November 3-4, 2014 Please complete and return by e-mail, regular mail or fax. Please note that the name and title you give here will be printed on participants list and on certificates. Designation 2. Conference Fee Conference fees include admission to conference sessions, tea/coffee, lunch, registration materials and Certificate. Event Name Fee for Pakistani(PKR) Fee for Int'l (USD) Conference Fee (1st & 2nd November 2014) Rs. 55,000 (2 Days) $1495 (2 Days) Workshop Fee (3rd & 4th November 2014) Rs. 40,000 (2 Days) $995 (2 Days ) Conference + Workshop Rs. 95,000 (4 Days) $2490 (4 Days ) Discount Policy Five or more delegates from the same organization - 20% discount st Early Bird Discount, Booking till 1 September, 2014-20% discount For International Participants Bank Name: Account Title: AED A/C No: IBAN : Swift Code: Emirates Islamic Bank, Dubai, U.A.E ALHUDA CIBE FZ LLE 0228-088619-001 AE49 0340 0002 2808 8619 001 MEBLAEAD * Please state the conference name and the full name of the participant on the reverse of the cheque. * Payments should be made in Pakistani rupees or in Dollars. Additional Instructions Payment Information Registration forms must be accompanied by full payment in order to be processed. Full payment is due on registration Registration will not be confirmed until full payment has received Confirmation Please allow 3 days for e-mail confirmation of your registration We do not have any cancellation policy. if you are unable to attend, you may substitute another individual place at no extra charge Date: Signature: Account details for payment You can proceed your fee by cheque or demand draft in favour of AlHuda CIBE or you can also transfer your fee online/wire transfer. Banks detail is as under: For Pakistani Participants Beneficiary Name: Al Huda Beneficiary A/C#: 0204-0100430195 Bank Name: Meezan Bank Ltd Branch Address: Garden Town Branch, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan Bank Swift Code: MEZNPKKA By sending in this registration form, I acknowledge that I commit myself to the immediate payment of the full conference fee. I have taken notice of the cancellation terms on this form. Return address: AlHuda CIBE (Pvt.) Ltd. Pakistan 160-B, 1st Floor, Ahmed Block, New Garden Town, Lahore - Pakistan. Ph: +92-42 35913096/8, Fax: +92-42 35913056 AlHuda CIBE FZ LLE - U.A.E P.O Box. 120867, Dubai - U.A.E Ph: +971 55 938 99 00 Email: info@alhudacibe.com Web: www.alhudacibe.com
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