Update: Asia-Pacific Regional Microcredit Summit

APRMS

The Microcredit Summit Campaign and Gema PKM Indonesia are pleased to announce the opening of registration and the launch of the Asia-Pacific Regional Microcredit Summit website. The Asia-Pacific Regional Microcredit Summit will be held in Bali, Indonesia from July 28-30, 2008. The website contains information on registering online, the Summit’s program, travel to Bali, and much more. Submission of a 2008 Action Plan will be a prerequisite for registering as a delegate. Those who have already submitted a 2008 Action Plan do not need to resubmit.

Register now to take advantage of discounted early registration rates, which are valid through May 31, 2008. Visit the conference website to register online or to download a registration form to submit via mail, fax, or e-mail.

Prior registration for the Islamabad conference cannot be transferred to this event. Please re-register through the website listed above, and contact us with any reimbursement questions.

Calendar of upcoming deadlines:

April 15, 2008 - Scholarship Applications due
May 15, 2008 - Scholarship Decision Notifications
May 31, 2008 - Early Registration Ends
May 31, 2008 - Associated Session Applications due
June 15, 2008 - Associated Session Notifications
July 28-30, 2008 - Asia-Pacific Regional Microcredit Summit

For those who registered for the Pakistan Summit:

Delegates who registered for the Summit will be contacted by the Registrar (e-mail: regmcs@ppaf.org.pk; phone: +92 51 2609647) to arrange a reimbursement of registration fees already submitted. Delegates who wish to attend the relocated Summit will have to re-register once this becomes available. Delegates are responsible for all necessary changes to their hotel and transportation reservations. The Summit Organizers apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

The Microcredit Summit Campaign would like to extend its gratitude again to the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund for their exceptional work. Their partnership with MCS before and during the Summit preparations has been outstanding and their commitment to the microfinance sector ensures their continuing devotion to this important work.