The Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR) was created in June 2007 as a professional non-profit organization governed by the law governing the organization and the functioning of national non-governmental organizations in Rwanda. It took over assets and liabilities of the former Rwanda Microfinance Forum as a going concern.
AMIR is legally recognized as a professional association by the Ministry of Labour, and its statutes were published in the official gazette no. 6 of 15 March 2008. AMIR is the umbrella body for microfinance institutions in Rwanda that seeks to build capacity in the microfinance industry in the country.
Read moreTo provide diversified services to MFIs and the wider sector through strong advocacy, enabling them to operate professionally and contribute effectively to sustainable poverty reduction.
To be a strong and efficient microfinance umbrella that contributes to the development of the microfinance industry through the promotion of transparent management systems in MFIs, and through innovative, market-led financial services and products.
Professionalism, Transparency, Unity, Integrity, Sustainability
What AMIR pursues on behalf of its members. AMIR's work is guided by a clear set of strategic objectives that shape every initiative it undertakes for its member institutions:
These objectives guide AMIR's engagement with its members, regulators, and partners across the sector.
Representing AMIR in a televised discussion on the microfinance sector in Rwanda.
Joining sector leaders at a conference on unlocking the future of financial inclusion through technology.
Members registering at AMIR's Ordinary General Assembly.
Addressing members at the Ordinary General Assembly of AMIR on building a resilient and inclusive microfinance sector.
Speaking to member institutions on strengthening the microfinance sector in Rwanda.
Presenting AMIR's vision for a strong and efficient microfinance umbrella.
Created in June 2007 as a professional non-profit, taking over the assets and liabilities of the former Rwanda Microfinance Forum as a going concern.
Recognized as a professional association by the Ministry of Labour; statutes published in Official Gazette no. 6 of 15 March 2008.
Continuing to convene member institutions, including at AMIR's 18th Ordinary General Assembly, and to build capacity across the microfinance industry in Rwanda.
