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Africa

With a strong regional presence established in Kenya in 2008, Frankfurt School has amassed significant experience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our extensive track record encompasses impactful Technical Assistance (TA) projects spanning various thematic areas, such as MSME Lending, Women Banking & Empowerment, Renewable Energy Finance, Digital Financial Services, and HR Training. This experience enables us to effectively implement multi-country frameworks, addressing critical challenges like Climate and Sustainable Finance, as well as Rural and Smart Agri-finance, and making a lasting positive impact in the region's development.

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Ethiopia

Executive Seminar for the Board of Directors of the Bank of Abyssinia

Thematic Area  HR Management & Development
Client Bank of Abyssinia
Duration 2019

Executive Seminar for the Board of Directors of Abay Bank

Thematic Area   HR Management & Development
Client  Abay Bank
Duration  2019

Training Programme for Bunna International Bank

Thematic Area   HR Management & Development
Client  Bunna International Bank S.C.
Duration  2019

Ghana

Consulting Services for the Implementation of the Project Microfinance III (Rural Microfinance) Sinapi Aga Savings & Loans

Thematic Area  Financial Inclusion & Microfinance
Client  Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (Kfw)
Duration  2016 - 2019

Ghana Financial Literacy Programme

Thematic Area  Financial Inclusion & Microfinance
Client  World Bank Group (WBG) / IFC
Duration  2017 - 2019

Multiple countries

Design of a Bank-Wide Strategic Approach to Financial Inclusion in Africa

Thematic Area   Financial Inclusion & Microfinance
Client  African Development Bank (AfDB)
Duration  2018

Review and Implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management Framework

Thematic Area   Risk, Governance & Regulation
Client   Shelter Afrique - Financing Affordable Housing for Africa
Duration  2018-2019

Strengthening Middle Management Skills Capacity Building on Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills

Thematic Area  HR Management and Development
Client  REGMIFA TA Facility
Duration  2016 - 2019

Technical Assistance Package - Risk Management

Thematic Area  Risk, Governance & regulation
Client  REGMIFA TA Facility 
Duration  2017 - 2019 

AfDB's Africa SME Support Programme Technical Assistance to support SME focused Financial Institutions

Thematic Area  SME Banking & Development
Client  African Development Bank (AfDB)
Duration  2014 - 2019 

Nigeria

National Housing Finance Program

Thematic Area  Affordable Housing Finance
Client  World Bank / Central Bank of Nigeria 
Duration  2017 - 2018

Tanzania

Capacity Building for Dar-Es-Salaam Community Bank Plc (DCB) - Rolling out - Best Practice SME Banking Model

Thematic Area  Digital Financial Solutions
Client  Financial SectorDeepening Trust (FSDT) - Tanzania
Duration  2017 - 2019

Support to Develop Agricultural Loan Scorecard at Access Bank Tanzania

Thematic Area  Rural & Smart Agri-finance Development
Client  REGMIFA TAF - Access Bank Tanzania
Duration  2017 - 2018

Uganda

Uganda Rural Challenge Fund

Thermatic Area  Rural & Smart Agri-finance Development
Client  KfW and aBi Trust
Duration  2012 - 2017

Europe

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With extensive experience in EU initiatives and framework contracts, Frankfurt School excels in diversifying its knowledge beyond the financial sector. Holding prominent positions in European banking clusters and Green/Sustainable Finance, we provide innovative thought leadership in these domains. Our vast institutional and university network empowers us to swiftly address regional development priorities and offer unwavering support to our stakeholders.

Finance Fit for Paris (3fp) Tracker

Thematic Area  Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance
Client   European Climate Foundation (ECF)
Duration  2018 - 2019

Asia

Engaging within Asia's evolving economy to address diverse developmental needs across nations, Frankfurt School's International Advisory Services has played a vital role since the early 2000s. Through essential consulting and training collaborations, we contribute to the region's growth. Our involvement extends to diverse donor programs, including Technical Assistance programs in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Leveraging our expansive network and regional proficiency, we effectively address Asia's varying developmental demands.

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Cambodia

Exploring the Opportunities for Women-owned SMEs in Cambodia

Thematic Area  Women Banking & Empowerment
Client  International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Duration  2018 - 2019

Lao PDR

Development of a Microfinance Management Certificate Course in the Lao PDR Training of Trainers Delivery

Thematic Area HR Management & Development
Client Appui au Développement Autonome (ADA) and Lao Microfinance Association (MFA)
Duration 2015 - 2019

Multiple countries

Green Housing Fund, Feasibility Study Market Screening and Programme Design

Thematic Area   Affordable Housing Finance
Client   Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
Duration  2017-2018

Myanmar

Myanmar SME Lending Programme (SELP)

Thematic Area  SME Banking & Development
Client  Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
Duration  2017 - 2019

Philipines

Development of a Credit Scoring Model for a Commercial Bank in Philippines

Thematic Area  

 Risk, Governance & Regulation

Client

 Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesselschaft mbH (DEG)

Duration  2018 - 2019

Turkey, Caucasus & Central Asia

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Frankfurt School's strong presence in the Turkey, Caucasus & Central Asia region dates back to 2003 when our first regional office was established in Turkey. Today, this region stands as a cornerstone of our efforts, where we manage ongoing finance development projects across eight countries: Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Our consultancy spans agri-finance, climate finance, SME finance, and women's banking, capitalizing on our deep insights cultivated through long-term engagement and shared cultural, ethnic, and linguistic affinities among the regional countries.

Armenia

Housing Finance Programme Phase IV Armenia

Thematic Area  Affordable Housing Finance
Client  National Mortgage Company / Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
Duration  2016 - 2018

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Agricultural Finance Facility (AzAFF) – Technical Cooperation Programme ICT-solution AzALES

Thematic Area  Digital Financial Solutions
Client  European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) 
Duration  2015 - 2019

Azerbaijan Agricultural Finance Facility (AzAFF) Technical Cooperation Programme - Phase I

Thematic Area  Rural & Smart Agri-finance Development
Client   European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Duration  2015 - 2019

Multiple countries

Trade Ready Programme for Georgia and Serbia

Thematic Area  Digital Financial Solutions
Client  Trade Ready Programme for Georgia and Serbia 
Duration  2018

Tajikistan

Enhanced Competitiveness of Tajik agribusiness (ECTAP)

Thematic Area  Rural & Smart Agri-finance Development
Client  European Union (EU)
Duration  2014 - 2019

Turkey

Technical Assistance Programmes to Vakifbank’s Staff and Clients

Thematic Area   Rural & Smart Agri-finance Development
Client  Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
Duration  2018 - 2019

Strengthening the EBRD's Approach to Innovation and Innovation Policy in Turkey

Thematic Area  SME Banking Development
Client  European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Duration  2018

Turkey Agricultural Finance Facility (TURAFF) Lending Programme for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Thematic Area  Rural & Smart Agri-finance Development
Client  European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Duration  2010 - 2017