Partnerships & Resource Mobilization Working Group
Purpose
To strengthen strategic partnerships and mobilize sustainable resources that drive the growth, resilience, and innovation of the microfinance sector in Uganda.
The Working Group aims to ensure a diversified and reliable funding base to support sector-wide initiatives and enhance the capacity of microfinance institutions (MFIs) to meet the evolving needs of their clients.
Objectives
Develop and implement a Partnership Strategy: Identify, prioritize, and engage key partners from the donor community, private sector, government, and other stakeholders to build strategic alliances that align with the sector’s priorities.
Prepare an Investment Prospectus for the Sector: Document the value proposition of the microfinance sector, including growth opportunities, sector impact, investment needs, and success stories, to attract external and domestic funding.
Maintain a Funding Pipeline Tracking Report: Regularly update and report on current and prospective funding sources, track applications and commitments, and monitor disbursements to ensure transparency and coordination across the sector.
Scope of Work
Engagement:
Proactively engage with development partners, philanthropic foundations, and private sector actors to identify collaboration opportunities.
Foster relationships with government ministries, agencies, and regulators to align resource mobilization efforts with national development goals.
Leverage sector visibility platforms to showcase achievements and funding needs.
Mobilization:
Mobilize funding for strategic programs, including capacity building, financial inclusion innovations, green finance, digital transformation, and client protection initiatives.
Promote blended finance mechanisms, impact investment, and innovative financing models that reduce reliance on donor funding alone.
Support MFIs in building internal capacities for grant writing, proposal development, and reporting to strengthen their competitiveness for available funds.
Advocacy and Communication:
Develop communication materials and partnership pitches that clearly articulate the sector’s value, needs, and impact.
Organize partnership forums, fundraising events, and donor roundtables to showcase sector initiatives and promote networking.
