Facilicom Consult (Research, Training, Consultancy in Community Development)

Micro-Credit Game Bangladesh

order	Background on Micro-Credit Game Bangladesh In Bangladesh Grameen Bank is working for several years now with an innovative concept for local development: provision of small loans to the poorest citizens to enable them to take development in their own hands. Micro-credit has proved, under certain conditions and circumstances, to be an effective tool to realise social and economic development. In many development projects this has already been proved, and the application of micro-credit programmes is still growing, both in developing and in developed countries. Because of increasing interest in micro-credit, Facilicom Consult has developed a game, which brings participants to a simulation of Bangladesh. They form a group of local women who start their own businesses so that they can cover the living costs of their families. A credit officer of a local organisation is guiding them in this process. In 3.5 hours of playing many aspects of providing and repaying small loans are being considered such as making a business plan, the credit system and mutual relations between the participating women. At the end of the game the participants reflect at the successes and failures, which can determine in reality the continuation of small-scale businesses. In addition, participants will receive more background information about micro-credit systems. Purpose of this game The purpose of the game is to learn how a credit system can work and how it can improve the personal economic and social circumstances of the people and families involved. The game provides insight in the group process when the loans are provided and repaid. For whom? The Micro-credit Game Bangladesh is meant for everybody who would like to know more about micro-credit. This game helps to build understanding and awareness on the contribution of micro-credit to local development. In addition this game has been successfully applied with professionals and volunteers in community development and can be used as a training tool for credit officers. What do we offer? • A full-colour game board to play the 3.5 hour simulation game with 5 players. • Colourful professional resources, such as profile cards of the participants, business plans, game event cards, all made of durable materials to last for many games. • Professional ready-to-go Facilitator's instructions for the facilitator, who plays the role of Credit Officer in the game. • A comprehensive Facilitators Resource Manual with a full game description and all the resources you need to prepare, play and evaluate your own simulation games as many times as you like. • A participants manual with literature and references on micro-credit systems to hand out to participants.


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