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List of Rural Banks
The ultimate object of the Microfinance Program in each epicenter is to have the facility gain government recognition to operate as a licensed Rural Bank, owned entirely by community members and managed by a majority female board. The Rural Bank then provides the entire epicenter community with sustainable access to savings and credit facilities.
The following 21 Rural Banks have obtained official recognition:
| Country | Epicenter* | Date of Official Government Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | Avlamé Dekpo | December 2005 April 2007 |
| Burkina Faso | Nagréongo Zincko Loaga Toulfé Nongfaire | May 2002 May 2002 December 2004 December 2004 December 2004 |
| Ethiopia | Jaldu | April 2010 |
| Ghana | Atuobikrom Nsuta-Aweregya Matsekope | May 2005 May 2005 December 2006 |
| Malawi | Nsondole | November 2005 |
| Senegal | Mpal Dahra Coki | October 2000 September 2001 December 2005 |
| Uganda | Wakiso Mpigi Kiringente Kiboga Mbarara Iganga | July 2004 |
Learn more about how our Microfinance Program works.
*Epicenters are THP-mobilized clusters of rural villages where women and men are mobilized to create and run their own programs to meet basic needs. Learn more about our Epicenter Strategy.
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