The Central Bank of Jordan believes in the important role of the microfinance sector in achieving the goals of the Financial Inclusion Strategy, and the welfare of society through economic empowerment, The Central Bank of Jordan with the participation of the formal microfinance institutions, and in cooperation with Tanmeyah “Microfinance Network" in Jordan”, launched a project to build the capacity of the microfinance sector clients, which includes publishing educational materials to contribute in enhancing the financial capability and behavior among the sector’s clients (existed and potential).
This initiative of the Central Bank of Jordan aimed at developing a sustainable microfinance industry in the Kingdom, improving service channels for the clients, and enabling them to better deal with and understand the repercussions of the pandemic (COVID-19).
Where these educational materials will address a set of basic dimensions related to microfinance and its importance in enabling individuals and vulnerable groups with different financing needs, to obtain appropriate financial service, introducing them to basic financial concepts, and how to manage their financial affairs and conduct proper planning during the stages of the business growth. The initiative also aims to introduce the necessary measures to adapt and recover from the COVID-19 challenges.
P.s the listed educational materials are in Arabic