Financial sector development

Over the last two decades, the link between financial sector deepening and pro-poor growth has been firmly established.  As a result, concepts such as finance for growth and finance for all have moved into the foreground of debates around poverty reduction.  Translating these concepts into action, however, involves evaluating a range of models, matching strategies to local circumstances and building the capacity of financial sector regulators as well as financial institutions from commercial banks to local savings groups.

OPM has been extensively engaged at both the analytic and strategic levels, working with governments, regulators, development institutions and the private sector to help devise and define relevant approaches to building a strong, sustainable and inclusive financial services sector.
Bihar Child Support Programme
Client: Government of Bihar
Completion Date: December 2016
Revised Financial Sector Development (FSD) Guidelines
Client: Swedish International Development Agency(SIDA)
Completion Date: February 2012
Assessment of the Ubudehe Credit Scheme, Rwanda
Client: Government of Rwanda
Completion Date: January 2012
Rural and Agricultural Strategy Development, Rwanda
Client: DFID Rwanda
Completion Date: May 2011
Namibia’s path to mobile money
Namibia’s drive to increase access to financial services for the poor has accelerated with a new regulatory framework for mobile money, which OPM helped to design. In an interview with Mobile Money for the Unbanked, the Deputy Director of Payments Systems and Settlements at the Bank of Namibia discusses the importance of financial inclusion for his country and the new regulations to bring it to life.
Rural finance success factors
A strategic review of rural finance in Zambia has highlighted six key ingredients for success that can be applied to similar initiatives in other countries. Commissioned by the Government of Zambia’s Ministry of Finance, the main aim of the study was to help the Government design a national policy and strategy for rural finance that accommodated a broad range of players
Financial & Private Sector Development Opportunities
OPM is now looking to recruit three consultants of various skills and experience to strengthen its finance sector and private sector work to enhance its ability to respond to increasing demand from its clients.