DAY 13, NOVEMBER 9, 2007

This morning we met with representatives from Prodem, the largest private financial fund in Bolivia.  Marcel Mallea, National Manager for Operations and Finance presented Prodem’s role in the development of micro finance in Bolivia.  Jose Arze Montes de Oca then detailed the products and services offered by Prodem and introduced new projects underway.

In the afternoon we visited one of Prodem’s agencies.  Marcelo Vargas, Regional Credit Manager detailed the credit services offered by Prodem and Silena Espinoza, Manager of the Garita Agency, described the organization and working of the agency. 

We returned to the hotel and, following a short break, carried out the synthesis workshop. 

In the evening we went to a ‘Peña’ to listen to Bolivian music.