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CGAP Working Group about us

Purpose

• To facilitate alignment of donor interventions.
• To serve as a learning platform for exchanging experiences within the industry of housing finance for the poor.

The value added

• Donor coordination.
• Diverse expertise for problem solving and establishment of practices.
• Resource- and effort-sharing.
• Information and technology for learning and developing innovation.

Working mechanisms

• Work collaboratively, relying heavily upon the time of volunteer stakeholders.
• Pursue achievable goals each year through smaller sub-groups with steering committee guidance.
• Engage consultants to complete more intensive and technical work when appropriate and when funding is available.

Group composition

• Open to anyone with an interest in housing finance.
• A steering committee will guide the work and commit funds to the group’s activities.

Scope of work

• The group will work in the field of housing finance.
• A list of prioritized areas will be updated regularly.