About Us
Empowering communities through financial inclusion and sustainable development
About Us
INAFI Bangladesh is a national network of development organisations (MFIs/NGOs), and practitioners committed to supporting low-income communities in achieving meaningful inclusion in the mainstream financial process. Since its inception in 2003, it has been actively promoting comprehensive development with a focus on financial and social inclusion as well as climate change adaptation to ensure sustainable livelihoods.
We work to improve access to alternative financial and non-financial services through innovation, capacity building, research, and advocacy. Our network currently comprises 27 member organisations (MOs), which include the leading as well as the medium and small MFIs/NGOs in Bangladesh.
Vision
"A world where the poor are empowered and ensured sustainable livelihood with dignity"
Mission
- ●Contribute to the alleviation of poverty through well-managed microfinance services
- ●Promote innovation and diversity of micro-financial services and products
- ●Promote financial inclusions by demand driven and affordable financial services
- ●Influence the strategic direction of the industry by promoting good practices
- ●Conduct effective advocacy campaigns for pro-poor development policy
Goals and Objectives
Poverty Reduction
To contribute to poverty reduction, ensure food security, and empower the poor — with a strong focus on gender equality.
Innovation
To foster innovation and promote diversified financial services within the microfinance sector.
Research
To conduct research aimed at introducing new knowledge and practices, identifying best practices and fostering innovation.
Capacity Building
To strengthen the capacity of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) through professional training and development.
Partnership
To become a proactive networking organization and build strategic partnerships with like-minded practitioners, networks, and apex bodies.
Social Well-being
To remain aligned with emerging discourses in microfinance, with a focus on poverty alleviation and improving social well-being through inclusion.
Adaption
To remain aligned with and adapt to emerging discourses in microfinance, with a focus on poverty alleviation and improving the social well-being of the poor through both financial and social inclusion.