HOUSING FINANCE WORKSHOP FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

International Experience and Lessons Learned

November 03-08, 2008

Johannesburg, South Africa

Organized by The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and The Wits Business School, Witswatersrand University

Sponsored by The World Bank & Finmark Trust

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The need for objective and analytical education in housing finance is growing rapidly. Sub-Saharan Africa is transforming its housing finance systems and both policy makers and private practitioners need cutting edge information on innovation in the sector. This program was aimed to address that need by providing an intensive period of education in policy innovations and institutional, financial and managerial aspects of housing finance focused on the African continent.

TRAINING VENUE AND FORMAT

The program was held at the executive education facilities of Wits Business School at the University of Witswatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Lectures followed a structured lesson plan but allowed for an open dialogue between discussion leaders and participants at all times. The course blends academic principles anwith practical, real-life applications. Case studies and panel discussions were used extensivley with small group discussions to complement classroom discourse.

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