The training aims to provide capacity building training to development workers and microfinance institutions such as cooperatives, NGOs, rural banks and people’s organizations in improving the delivery of pro-poor financial services towards financial inclusion of marginalized sectors. The specific objectives are: Equip MFIs with necessary knowledge and skills to enhance the provision of microfinance services […]

Cecilia Concepcion earned a degree in Management and minors in Literature (in English) and Enterprise Development from Ateneo de Manila. In her years in the University, she participated in various organizations such as AIESEC and Ateneo Special Education Society (SPEED). In AIESEC Ateneo, she had the opportunity of creating and eventually leading Project Asenso, a […]

   Union Bank approved a PhP30M credit facility for SEDPI Development Finance, Inc. SEDPI intends to use the funds to extend loans to microfinance institutions and social enterprises. On January 27, 2016, Union Bank top executives welcomed the SEDPI team in a meeting held at the Union Bank headquarters in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. “What […]

SEDPI is a leading provider of training, research and consulting services for development projects in the Philippines. It is composed of young and dynamic social entrepreneurs committed to make positive impact in society. Established in 2004, SEDPI worked in 26 countries worldwide reaching approximately 3,000 development organizations. SEDPI is currently expanding its portfolio to include […]

SEDPI is a private organization composed of young and dynamic social entrepreneurs, with a niche in providing services for the microfinance industry and microenterprises. Its services include training, technical and mentoring assistance, market research, strategic planning, project appraisal, and impact assessment. Established in 2004, SEDPI worked in 23 countries worldwide reaching approximately 3,000 development organizations. […]

Miguel Roberto Parungo, or Rob, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications Technology Management from the Ateneo de Manila University. His academic experiences immersed him in different fields of studies, such as communications, multi-media, and information technology. These different fields of studies taught him how they have changed and will change the relationship of people and […]

Hazel Karen Castro graduated with a degree in Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University. During her years in the university, she has immersed herself in socially-oriented organizations which inspired her to pursue a career in the development sector. Hazel held vital positions for Musmos, an accredited sector-based organization in the Ateneo. For two consecutive […]

Romeo or Meong graduated with a degree in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University. During college, he was involved in Kaingin, an organization advocating social justice through education by providing formation seminars and member development trainings. He served as their Vice President for Formations. He initially joined SEDPI as a program officer delivering technical […]

Objective: • Hone professional skills and strengthen interpersonal relationships of incoming junior and senior students in professional settings as applied in the context of development work • Contribute to the achievement of social and commercial goals of social enterprises in the Philippines Internship Design: • Training on Leadership and Development Management will be provided • […]

SEDPI is the premiere capacity building institution providing training, research and consulting services in the areas of microfinance, social entrepreneurship and financial literacy in the Philippines. It is composed of young and dynamic social entrepreneurs from prestigious universities. SEDPI runs the Microfinance Capacity Building Program in partnership with the Ateneo de Manila University. It also […]