Events Investing in End Client Capacity Building: Unlocking Education Finance for First Time Borrowers
Don’t miss this engaging session that brings together financial institutions and sector experts to explore how strengthening school capacity can unlock access to finance for first-time borrowers.
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming global webinar, Investing in End Client Capacity Building: Unlocking Education Finance for First-Time Borrowers.
Access to finance remains a significant barrier for many schools, particularly those seeking funding for the first time. Financial institutions have a unique opportunity to bridge this gap by supporting schools beyond financing through targeted capacity building in financial literacy, business management, and operational readiness.
This session is designed for financial institutions, investors, and education stakeholders committed to expanding access to education finance while strengthening portfolio performance. Through practical insights and real-world experiences, we will explore how building end clients' capacity can improve school bankability and reduce lending risks.
Date and Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM BST
Why Attend?
This webinar offers a practical and forward-looking discussion on how capacity building can unlock sustainable education financing opportunities for first-time borrowers.
Whether you are a financial institution, development partner, or education stakeholder, you will gain valuable insights into how strengthening schools’ internal systems and capabilities can enhance their readiness to access and manage finance effectively.
By attending, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of lending criteria and risk considerations for first-time school borrowers
- Learn how financial literacy and business management impact school bankability
- Explore practical approaches to strengthening education finance portfolios
- Hear real-world experiences and lessons learned from financial institutions
Discussion Points:
- The role of capacity building in improving access to finance for first-time borrowers
- Key risk considerations and how financial institutions can mitigate them
- Practical lessons from financing schools for the first time
- Strategies to strengthen school readiness and long-term sustainability
Who Should Attend?
- Financial Institutions
- Investors and Funders
- Education Stakeholders
- Development Partners
- Practitioners in education finance
Meet our Panellists:
- Maureen Njeri, Head of Innovation and Projects, Balloon Ventures LTD, Kenya
Maureen Njeri is an experienced innovation, investment, and enterprise development professional with over eight years of experience supporting SMEs and impact-driven businesses across East Africa. She currently serves as the Head of Innovation and Projects at Balloon Ventures, where she leads strategic initiatives focused on business growth, investment readiness, and inclusive economic development.
Throughout her career, Maureen has worked extensively in sectors including food systems, renewable energy, WASH, gender inclusion, and youth employment. Prior to her current role, she was a Senior Associate at Intellecap, where she managed technical advisory services, supported investment readiness for SMEs, and helped develop sustainable business ecosystems to improve access to nutritious foods for low-income communities across East Africa.
Maureen has also led community-based initiatives addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV), women’s empowerment, and social inclusion through her work with Lifted Souls and other regional programs in Kenya and Uganda. Her expertise spans portfolio management, business strategy, impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.
She holds a Master of Science in Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from UCL and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Gender & Development from Kenyatta University.
- Evbuomwan Efosa, Head of Research and Business Development, LAPO Microfinance Bank, Nigeria
Evbuomwan Efosa is the Head of Research and Business Development at LAPO Microfinance Bank (MFB). He leads the development of data-driven strategies that expand LAPO MFB’s role in inclusive finance, portfolio growth and sustainable development.
A Certified Microfinance Practitioner and member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Efosa holds a B.Sc. from Ambrose Alli University and an MBA from the University of Benin, and is an alumnus of the IFC Green Bond Technical Assistance Programme (GP-TAP).
Under his leadership, LAPO MFB has strengthened its Education Finance portfolio through innovative product development and strategic growth initiatives. He has led the design and expansion of tailored financial solutions that improve access to quality education for low-income households, supporting school fee financing and education-related services.
Efosa’s work continues to position LAPO MFB as a key private-sector partner in advancing financial inclusion and expanding access to education across underserved communities in Nigeria.
- Betsy E. Nahabwe, Social Manager of Education & Health, Stanbic Bank, Uganda
Betsy E. Nahabwe leads the BCB Education and Health Sector at Stanbic Bank Uganda, shaping and executing sector strategy to drive sustainable growth and expand market share.
With 15 years in banking and a background in education and telecommunications, she builds high-impact partnerships and translates sector needs into commercial opportunities.
Join a diverse panel of financial institutions and sector experts sharing practical insights, experiences, and innovative approaches to education financing.
We look forward to your participation and to building a future where opportunities in education are not limited by financial barriers, but expanded through collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment.
NB: Spanish and French interpretation will be available