Development Finance Fellowship Program (DFFP)
RATIONALE
Development Banking, or in its broader context, development finance, is a field or profession which has not been well understood by many in its purpose and orientation, i.e., development. It is an intermediation facility to raise, lend or invest funds to projects or programs which promote economic and social development with the expectation that the returns on investment are not only monetary but lasting development.
Development banking embraces all the facets of banking, finance and and investment in projects which have lasting impact on the economic, social and cultural development of a country. As such, it encompasses project development, social reformation, government economic planning, business strategies and other disciplines which require specialized training and honing of skills.
Unlike banking of a commercial nature, development banking is unique because of its important role in financing development which ordinary commercial banks will not venture into because of the long-term risks and generally, large amounts of money involved. Most banks and financial institutions shy away from development projects.
Thus, development banking needs professionals with the appropriate technical skills, mindset, and leadership qualities.
The Development Finance Fellowship Program (Fellows Program) is the venue for providing the answer in recognizing and accrediting the professional competence of a development banker.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Fellows Program covers a range of specific topics to validate and enrich the comprehensive understanding of the role and mandate of development banks and other financial institutions’ CEOs, Board Members and Senior Officials amidst the changing global environment.
Delivered through face-to-face mode with a combination of written materials, lectures, illustrations, workshops with case studies, and peer support, participants are expected to actively engage during the sessions to enhance and validate their learning experience. Furthermore, they work on group project presentations, the output of which will be submitted and used as reference materials by ADFIAP Institute.
Following a final assessment highlighting their achievements in completing the Fellows Program, participants will be certified “Fellow in Development Finance” (FDF) by the ADFIAP Institute — a testimony for their passion, expertise, and commitment to professional excellence in development banking and finance.
