ABOUT AMA

Afghanistan Microfinance Association (AMA) is the national network of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in Afghanistan. Realizing the need and relevance of a national level network in the sector, MISFA and its partner MFIs jointly decided to start the AMA in 2005. It has been operating as a coordinating body among all key stakeholders in the sector. As an institution AMA has got a few distinctive elements such as; an independent legal entity, strong memberships of the DFIs, positive relationships with key national stakeholders, potential regional and global exchanges and continued assistance from MISFA and institutional support from USAID/FAIDA since 2011.

Vision

To promote financial inclusion through creation of an enabling environment for the development finance sector in Afghanistan.

MISSION

To build an inclusive, sustainable and responsible development finance sector through advocacy, knowledge management, coordination, and capacity building.

AMA Impact in Numbers

10+

MEMBERS

1

DONORS

PROJECTS

COLLABORATORS

Senior Management Team

Hafiz Ghulam Ishaq BayanExecutive Director
Mirwais WaakProgram Coordinator

Services

Lobby & Advocacy

As the association of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), AMA advocates on behalf of DFIs to influence policy, regulations, and attitudes...

Knowledge Management

There is a rich body of knowledge and experience in the sector that needs to be harnessed and shared across...

Coordination

As a national level association of development finance institutions, AMA facilitates better coordination and convergence among the service providers, practitioners,...

Capacity Building

To meet the capacity building needs of its members and stakeholders, and the broader sector, AMA coordinates various initiatives such...

News & Events

AMA Organized Strategic Initiative

As part of its ongoing lobbying and advocacy efforts, the Afghanistan Microfinance Association (AMA) organized a meeting between its member...

Welcome Islamic Bank of Afghanistan to the Afghanistan Microfinance Association (AMA)

Welcome Islamic Bank of Afghanistan to the Afghanistan Microfinance Association (AMA)!We are delighted to announce that the Islamic Bank of...

Grant Agreement Signing with MISFA

The Afghanistan Microfinance Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the signing of a grant agreement with the Microfinance Investment and...

AMA Held Strategic Initiative

On August 13, 2025, AMA held a high level strategic meeting with Mr. Stephen Rasmussen, Chairman of the Board of...

CEO Coordination Meeting for Microfinance Sector

On August 7, 2025, OXUS Microfinance Institution proudly hosted a high level gathering of CEOs from the Microfinance Investment Support...

Our Members

Voices from the Field

Sector at a Glance

Active Clients

Percentage of Women Clients

Gross Islamic Financing Portfolio

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