Interaction held on access to finance

KATHMANDU, Jan 3 :

Sakchyam-access to finance program-has organized an interaction to discuss potential areas for innovation in financial products and services for underserved populations.

The interaction held last week saw participation micro-finance organizations, development banks, financial intermediary non-governmental institutions, apex organizations, and technological service providers.

Speaking at the interaction, Nepal Microfinance Bankers´ Association´s chairman Dharma Raj Pandey said that Sakchyam and microfinance institutions can really improve livelihoods of the people of the mid-and far western regions.

"We should encourage a holistic approach to banking with usage of technology and alternative delivery channels,” Pandey, who is also the CEO of Nepal Grameen Bikas Bank Ltd, added.

Source: Republica