3C Masterclass in Banking Savings and Credit Unions ( SACCOs) to drive
Financial Inclusion in Africa. – “Digital Horizons” and “Cooperatives 3.0”
Hosted by UpScaler Enterprise South Africa In partnership with HITALYS
The masterclass captures the essence of the digital transformation journey for
Savings and Credit Unions in Africa anchored by traditional banks. It suggests a
forward-looking approach emphasizing the exploration of new possibilities and
strategies in the digital landscape. The term "Digital Horizons" conveys the idea of
broadening perspectives and embracing innovation while " Cooperatives 3.0"
highlights the practical aspect of steering through the challenges and opportunities
presented by digital transformation within the cooperative sector.
This theme reflects the overarching goal of the masterclass which is to elevate the
business opportunities in banking SACCOs Business Strategies and
Modelstechnological capabilities and Financial Inclusion strategies. . "The
Masterclass signifies the journey towards greater understanding of the SACCO
movement and business technological proficiency and empowerment highlighting
the transformative impact of mastering the needed strategies in shaping the future of
banking cooperative entities.
This masterclass offers a concise yet comprehensive program ensuring participants
gain strategic insights and practical skills for successful partnerships between Banks
and SACCOs.
Objectives:
1. Strategic Understanding:
1. Provide a strategic overview of digital transformation in the SACCOs.
2. Explore strategic business opportunities for Traditional Banks
3. Provide a strategic overview of the technology landscape as an
enabler.
4. Discuss Customer Experience and Customer data nuisances.
5. Discuss collaboration and Implementation frameworks.
2. Practical Integration:
1. Explore and implement digital tools relevant to banking SACCOs
emphasizing hands-on application.
Duration: 4 days
Venue: Royal Elephant Hotel Centurion Pretoria South Africa
Investment: $720 per person without Accommodation | $1500 Accommodation
inclusive
Target Audience:
Financial Institution Executives Head of Strategy Product Managers
Retail Managers and Head of Technology
Savings & Credit Union Board members CEOs and Management
Cooperating Partners advisory teams
Public Sector affiliated with SACCOs
Outcome:
Identifying the forces shaping banking today and how they will impact
the future.
Reviewing the evolution of the banking models towards SACCOs
Review product development trends
Identify business opportunities and Associated risks
Align Financial Inclusion strategies with SACCO banking
Day1 Objective: Understanding SACCO Business Models
Equip participants with essential knowledge to enhance SACCO business
opportunities
SACCO Principles and Models
Focus on practical applications relevant to the operations of SACCOs
SACCO Performance
Future trends
Day 2 Objective: Leveraging Strategic Bank’s Positioning
Business Strategy and Models
Technology Strategy
Risk Management
Aligning CyberSecurity initiatives
Harmony Equations for leadership
Day 3 Objective: Leveraging
Economic Impact vs Social Impact
Digital Channels Vs Human Interface
Efficiency vs Effectiveness
Risk Vs Opportunity
Capacity vs Capability
Culture vs Values
Day 4 Objective: Putting it all together – Case Study
Facilitators
1. Charity Chitalu Mwanza - Zambia
Charity Chitalu Mwanza is a digital financial services expert with over 2 decades
of experience in payments digital transformation financial inclusion change and
project management. She is the Managing Director of HITALYS Consultancy
Services and has held senior management roles in the financial industry. She
was named Zambia's 2022 Fintech SHEROES and one of the top 60 African
women Fintech experts.
2. Raj Singh - Kenya
Raj is a financial services specialist with 25 years of experience in various
countries including Rwanda India Nigeria Kenya Zambia Myanmar Bhutan
and the United Kingdom. He has worked in credit administration underwriting
collection teams digital banking retail and SME banking strategy operating
models product development technology implementation financial analysis
M&A advisory and due diligence. Raj has also helped African and Middle
Eastern banks improve their digital transformation through technology
intervention.
3. Kelly Searle-Smith – South Africa
Kelly is a seasoned a management consultant who has been leading Cape
Town's R16bn (~$1bn) Digital Transformation Programme since November 2020.
With expertise in Strategy Development & Execution Business Transformation
SAP Implementations Change Management Shared Services Continuous
Improvements M&As Executive Engagement Sales & Business Development
Kelly is passionate about executing good strategies and ensuring successful
execution. After working for Accenture and Adapt IT she co-founded Altitude
Advisory International (Pty) Ltd focusing on providing Strategic Advisory &
Executive PMO Services to clients in Africa. Kelly has led high-profile
transformation and turnaround programmes for multinationals and has
experience in various sectors. She is passionate about women in the workplace
and is part of the 30% Club.
4. Harshavardhan Pusala - India
Harsha founder of Techurate a Bangalore-based Financial Technology
company focuses on revolutionizing banking through global delivery
management cutting-edge solutions and people management. With over 15
years of experience in General Management Software Development Product
Support Delivery and Consulting he specializes in Oracle FLEXCUBE and
Channel Banking having worked as a Project Manager and Technical Lead
across Africa and Asia.
Event Venue
Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre, Cnr Willem Botha &, Wierda Rd, Eldoraigne, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
USD 720.00