Participants in our 2008 program had the following comments:

"An extremely rich and rewarding curriculum on housing markets generally, and housing finance markets in particular - informative, educative and thought-provoking! The learning and discourse at the program fed the varying appetite of participants, notwithstanding the diverse background and interests. Most significant to me is the inspirational side of teh program, capable of propelling participants to make remarkable differences in their countries. I sincerely hope this happens." 

-- Adetokunbo Ajai, Crown Realties PLC, Nigeria

"The Wharton International Housing Finance Course discusses all types of housing markets and finance systems of the world and their latest innovations. This provides an excellent opportunity for exchange of experiences and cross-learning. It affords developing economies, such as Nigeria, the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others and develop sustainable housing markets that serve the needs of their people, and also strengthens their economies."

-- Moses I. Atagher, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria

"This is a mind-opening program that provides present and future leaders with ample opportunites to interact with renowned scholars and business practitioners in many aspects of housing and housing finance. Topics are up-to-date and the atmosphere is very lively."

-- Samma Kitsin, Director-General, Real Estate Information Center, Government Housing Bank, Bangkok, Thailand

"A well thought-out course to address the fundamentals of housing finance systems for emerging markets. It showed the participants the current strenghts of housing finance across countries, as well as weaknesses. The case studies, particularly of the subprime debacles, showed the trigger points which countries should be on the lookout for and somehow cushion against or avoid. A great course and real value for money!"

-- Jocelyn L. Guzman, Senior Vice President, Funds Management Group, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

"I wish I could have done this 20 years ago."

-- Rudolph Willemse, Director, Old Mutual Finance, South Africa

"Complete, enriching, forward looking and a thoughtful well organized program - a must for anyone associated with housing and housing finance in any part of the world."

-- Vishal Goyal, Regional Manager, National Housing Bank, New Delhi, India