Project: Inclusive Finance System DevelopmentPackage NumberPackage NameMFI Financial and Regulatory ExpertAdvance Action Yes No
Consulting Services Budget: USD40,000Approval Number10292Approval Date06-Mar-2024Estimated Commencement Date22-Jan-2025Open to non-Member Countries Yes NoAdditional InformationPossibility of contract extensionIn general, ADB consulting contracts may be extended to a reasonable degree when doing so is justified within ADB's core procurement principles. Any extensions are subject to operational needs, consultant performance, and continued availability of funds.Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here:The proposed assignment will provide high-level consultancy support to help CBU in drafting a comprehensive regulatory framework that will govern the transformation process of MFIs into microfinance banks, ensuring alignment with international best practices and local financial regulations, and assess the institutional capacity. Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownCountry of assignmentUzbekistanContact InformationProject OfficerAdhamjon KuchkarovDesignationSenior Private Sector Development OfficerAsian Development BankEmailakuchkarov@adb.org