Context

Many Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) across Africa are achieving notable successes: continuous improvement in service quality, strong proximity to clients, progressive innovation, strengthened governance, and a visible contribution to local economic development.However, sustainability is not only about performing well today. It is built on a long-term vision, the ability to anticipate change, adapt over time, and continuously strengthen institutional foundations: quality decision-making, team engagement, responsible governance, and alignment between social mission, performance, and impact.In this context, the Microfinance African Institutions Network (MAIN) is organizing the webinar:“Leadership and Sustainability Strategies for MFIs: Between Resilience and Impact”

Speaker: A Unique Experience Serving MFI Leaders

Mr. Raphael EDOU – CEO of Radenamias LLC, an international consulting firm based in Maryland, USA. He has also held senior government leadership positions (ministerial-level roles).His career combines a rare, multi-level experience:

• Among the pioneers of microfinance in Benin nearly 30 years ago;
• Executive leadership experience in NGOs and Microfinance Institutions;
• Leadership roles at municipal and government levels;
• Design, management, and supervision of international development projects;
• Recipient of international awards for contributions to sustainable development;
• Creator of the CPPM model (Client – Provider – Payer – Model), a leadership framework applicable to MFIs and boards.

Webinar Objective

To provide Chief Executive Officers and Boards of Directors with a practical framework to strengthen a long-term strategic vision, consolidate sustainability foundations (governance, decision-making, organization), and transform current successes into durable and resilient performance.Key Topics

• Key drivers of MFI sustainability: governance, leadership, organization, and performance culture;
• The role of the CEO and the Board of Directors in vision-setting, strategic alignment, and oversight;
• Practical levers to strengthen institutional resilience (financial, operational, organizational);
• How to sustain continuous improvement and meaningful service innovation;
• Case studies and real-world examples of sustainable transformation;
• Interactive Q&A session with actionable recommendations.

Target Audience

• Chief Executive Officers of MFIs;
• Members of Boards of Directors;
• Specialized committees;
• Senior management of MFIs;
• Etc…

“Leadership in action: building MFIs that are sustainable, resilient, and truly useful to communities.”

Practical Information

• Date: March 05, 2026
• Duration: 1.5 hours (14:00 – 15:30 GMT)
• Format: Online webinar
• Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bvYhTzhEQg6esJah1csguw

After registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions to join the session.