The overall aim of the Trust is to provide greater access for more people to engage with the financial system throughout Tanzania. This objective ties in closely with Mkukuta and the Government's Second Generation Financial Sector Reform Programme. The Trust thus contributes to delivering many of the Government's poverty reduction strategies.
The FSDT has been established by donors: Canada, the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark, in close collaboration with the Bank of Tanzania and the Government of Tanzania. ... [according to site editor's information]
Working in partnership with the financial services industry the goal of the Trust is to significantly expand access to services among lower income households and smaller scale enterprises. FSD’s primary focus is developing the capacity of the financial services industry, working directly with a diverse range of financial institutions (at the micro level), business service providers and support institutions (at the meso level). ... [according to site editor's information]
Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) is an independent, professional and non-profit organisation funded by DFID and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Its purpose is to promote Financial Sector Development and Financial Inclusion in Nigeria. EFInA focuses on three distinct but mutually reinforcing sets of activities:
* Providing credible market information on the Nigerian financial sector
* Supporting projects which will augment development of Innovative Inclusive Financial Services for the unbanked and under-banked through our Innovation Fund
* Engaging in policy related advocacy to promote financial inclusion. ... [according to site editor's information; editors ilissAfrica]