Affiliate With Us

Join Our Network of
Microfinance Institutions

At SWAVIB MFI COOP-BoD, we believe in fostering financial solidarity, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing a structured network for microfinance institutions (MFIs). By affiliating with us, you gain access to professional, technical, and financial support that strengthens your institution’s growth and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Why Affiliate with SWAVIB?

As an affiliate, your institution will enjoy
  • Brand Recognition – Use the prestigious SWAVIB name, logo, and branding to enhance credibility.
  • Technical & Financial Support – Access specialized financial, legal, and operational assistance.
  • Regulatory Compliance – Ensure adherence to COBAC and MINFI regulations through expert guidance.
  • Training & Capacity Building – Strengthen your team’s skills through structured training programs.
  • Networking & Representation – Benefit from our extensive connections with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and development organizations.
Brand Recognition – Use the prestigious SWAVIB name, logo, and branding to enhance credibility.
Technical & Financial Support – Access specialized financial, legal, and operational assistance.
Regulatory Compliance – Ensure adherence to COBAC and MINFI regulations through expert guidance.
Training & Capacity Building – Strengthen your team’s skills through structured training programs.
Networking & Representation – Benefit from our extensive connections with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and development organizations.

How to Become an Affiliate?

Affiliating with SWAVIB MFI COOP-BoD is a structured process to ensure compliance and financial integrity.

Application & Evaluation
Fill out the Commitment Form, which includes legal, managerial, and financial details. Submit necessary documents and pay a non-refundable evaluation fee of 500,000 FCFA. Our Affiliation Committee reviews your application based on financial stability, governance structure, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Admission Decision
After evaluation, your institution will receive one of the following: Affiliation Approval Letter – If all requirements are met. Provisional Affiliation Letter – If minor criteria are missing but can be fulfilled within a given period. Rejection Letter – If the institution does not meet the critical admission criteria.
Network Integration & Support
Internal Audit & Supervision – Quarterly assessments to ensure financial integrity. Branding & Advertising – Standardized branding across all public and digital materials. Lending & Recovery Assistance – Support in loan management and debt recovery. IT & Accounting Support – Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and digital financial tools.
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Financial Commitments & Obligations

Affiliates contribute to the network’s operational efficiency through:
  • Dues & Levies – Covering branding, accounting, IT, training, audits, and network supervision.
  • Solidarity Fund Contribution – Ensuring financial resilience among network members.
  • Building Fund Contribution – Supporting infrastructure development for network growth.

Disaffiliation & Withdrawal

In the event an affiliate chooses to exit the network, a formal disaffiliation request must be submitted with a three-month notice. A financial audit will be conducted to finalize outstanding obligations before issuing an official Withdrawal Letter.

Disaffiliation & Withdrawal

In the event an affiliate chooses to exit the network, a formal disaffiliation request must be submitted with a three-month notice. A financial audit will be conducted to finalize outstanding obligations before issuing an official Withdrawal Letter.