The Second MFTOT Course: Profile of Course Participants

The 2nd MFTOT course⁶ initially recruited a total of 40 TOT applicants. From the start of the course, four participants declined to participate due to personal reasons and therefore 36 TOT participants effectively took the course. Out of the 36, a total of 32 TOT participants were accredited as certified trainers of the MFDL course. In addition to TOT participants, about 107 people attended the course as regular participants⁷. The following sections provide a brief description of the participants to the 2nd MFTOT.

A. Country and Gender

Figures 1 and 2 [ PDF 74.1KB | 1 pages ] present the breakdown of participants by country and by gender. The MFTOT was advertised in nine countries with the plan of recruiting at least five participants from each country. In Afghanistan, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, although the number of TOT participants was less than five, considering the equity goal of prioritizing less privileged countries, the course was offered. In Mongolia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam where the MFTOT was offered for the second time, the number of participants was significantly higher due partly to the success of the first MFTOT.

Segregated by gender, there were slightly more male participants (55%) than female participants (42%). Nevertheless, the gender mix was in line with the donors’ gender policy.

B. Career Profile of TOT Participants

Figures 3-5 [ PDF 74.3KB | 1 pages ] reflect the career profiles of TOT participants. In terms of career level, 75% of the TOT participants occupied management positions, majority of whom were in junior management (Figure 3). In terms of job responsibility, those in operations comprised 35% of all TOT participants, while those in capacity building and training (CBT) comprised 30%. Eight percent (8%) were engaged in both operations and CBT (Figure 4). Finally, with regard to years in the field of microfinance, Figure 5 shows a relatively balanced mix of professionals ranging from newcomers to seasoned veterans.

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