About Company
ASA International (Rwanda) Plc (ASA Rwanda) is a for-profit, non-deposit-taking microfinance institution established in 2014 and commenced operations in 2016. It is a subsidiary of ASA International Group Plc, one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions, listed on the London Stock Exchange and operating in 13 countries across Asia and Africa
Mission and Vision
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Mission: To enhance the socioeconomic progress of low-income entrepreneurs by increasing financial inclusion.
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Vision: To build just and financially inclusive societies.
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Purpose: To reduce poverty and enable female empowerment.
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Core Values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Teamwork .
Operations and Reach
As of the latest data, ASA Rwanda operates 37 branches across Rwanda’s five regions:
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Eastern Province: 9 branches
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Kigali: 7 branches
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Northern Province: 4 branches
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Southern Province: 8 branches
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Western Province: 9 branches .
The institution serves over 23,000 clients, with a significant focus on women entrepreneurs, who constitute more than 95% of its clientele .
Financial Products
ASA Rwanda offers two main loan products:
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Small Loans: Designed for individual entrepreneurs to start or expand income-generating activities.
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Small Business Loans: Targeted at small enterprises requiring larger capital.
The lending approach is based on individual lending via client groups, without joint liability. Group members are responsible for non-financial obligations, such as screening or selecting potential new clients. The social cohesion within the groups fosters financial discipline by encouraging timely loan repayments .
Interest Rates and Fees
Interest rates vary depending on the loan type and term:
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Small Loans:
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4 months: 3% per month
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6 months: 2.5% per month
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12 months: 2.16% per month
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Small Business Loans:
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4 months: 3% per month
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6 months: 2.5% per month
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12 months: 2% per month
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Additional charges include a 3% upfront loan processing fee. Cash security requirements are 5% for the first cycle and 10% from the second cycle onwards for small loans, and 10% for all cycles for small business loans .
Leadership Team
The leadership team of ASA Rwanda comprises experienced professionals:
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Christian Salifou: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
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Md. Golam Mostofa: Deputy Managing Director
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Jean Claude Hagenimana: Chief Financial Officer
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Fred Mugisha: Head Legal & Company Secretary
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Marie Assumpta Muhimpundu: Head of Internal Audit
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Abraham Imanishimwe: Head of HR & Administration
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Theoneste Iyakaremye: Head of Operations
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Philbert Mfashingabo: Head of IT
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Jovial Bazizane: Risk & Compliance Manager .
Contact Information
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Head Office:
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Plot #95, NTORA Village, RUHANGO Cell, GISOZI Sector, GASABO District, Kigali, Rwanda
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Phone: +250 781 447 017
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Email: info@asarwanda.rw
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Website: https://rwanda.asa-international.com
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