Workshop on “Sound Feasibility Studies – Benefits for Banks and Financial Institutions”

Young Consultants (YC) organized a half-day workshop on “Sound Feasibility Studies – Benefits for Banks and Financial Institutions” in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in May 2012. The workshop was designed for senior credit officers and branch managers from banks and financial institutions, focusing on the importance of credit risk management and the role of sound feasibility studies in project financing. The programme covered the benefits of feasibility studies for financial institutions, the essential components of a sound feasibility study, critical success factors in feasibility study reporting, common shortcomings in traditional feasibility studies, and the use of financial analysis software for project financing.

YC was responsible for coordinating the workshop, mobilizing the resource team, preparing presentation materials, issuing invitations to participating institutions, and arranging the necessary logistical support. The assignment also included distributing workshop materials, conducting the session as scheduled, collecting participant feedback, preparing a status report, issuing certificates, and following up with participants regarding future training opportunities.

Scope of Services Provided
1. Participant Outreach and Registration

Prepared and circulated invitation letters to banks and financial institutions, along with registration forms and the workshop schedule, to facilitate participant enrollment.

2. Preparation of Training Presentations

Developed PowerPoint presentations covering credit risk management, feasibility studies, project financing, and the benefits of sound feasibility assessments for banks and financial institutions.

3. Mobilization of the Resource Team

Mobilized facilitators and relevant resource personnel to deliver the workshop and address participants’ professional learning needs.

4. Workshop Material Preparation and Distribution

Prepared and distributed workshop materials to support participants’ understanding of the topics discussed during the sessions.

5. Workshop Delivery

Conducted the half-day workshop according to the scheduled programme, focusing on the practical application of feasibility studies in credit assessment and project financing.

6. Logistical and Administrative Support

Arranged the necessary logistical and administrative support to ensure the smooth implementation of the workshop.

7. Participant Certification

Prepared and distributed certificates to participants upon completion of the workshop.

8. Feedback Collection and Reporting

Collected feedback from participants through evaluation forms and prepared a status report documenting the workshop activities and participant responses.

9. Participant Follow-up

Followed up with participants to maintain engagement and identify opportunities for participation in future training workshops.

Key Deliverables
Invitation letters, registration forms, and workshop schedule.
PowerPoint presentations and workshop materials.
Half-day workshop on sound feasibility studies and their benefits for banks and financial institutions.
Logistical and administrative arrangements for workshop delivery.
Certificates distributed to participants.
Participant feedback and workshop status report.
Follow-up communication with participants regarding future training opportunities.
Assignment Details
Assignment Name: Workshop on “Sound Feasibility Studies – Benefits for Banks and Financial Institutions”

Client: Not specified in the source information

Country: Bangladesh

Project Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Approximate Contract Value: Not specified

Duration: 1 month

Start Date: May 2012

Completion Date: May 2012

Total Staff-Months: 3 staff-months

Professional Staff-Months Provided by Associated Consultants: N/A

Associated Consultants: Not specified

Senior Professional Staff Involved
Mr. M. Zakir Hossain — Facilitator
Mr. Md. Shafique-ul-Azam — Facilitator
Mr. AKM. Faisal — Coordinator