Exebition
Exebition
Eshet Microfinance Institution(EMFI) was established in the year 2000 G.c in accordance
with the proclamation number 40/96 and registered again by the amended proclamation
number 626/2009 issued for licensing and supervision of micro financing Institutions in
Ethiopia. The Institution has been secured a business license from the National Bank of
Ethiopia and certificate of registration from both Addis Ababa City Administration and Oromia
Region of Trade Industry and Tourism Bureau. The intial capital was birr 225,000.00.
The establishment of Eshet MFI was initiated by a local NGO, named ERSHA (Enhanced
Rural Self Help Association) that had been providing an integrated rural development program
including saving and credit as one of its core development intervention strategies. Thus,
ERSHA is the main founder of Eshet MFI while some individuals that are willing to support
the development goals of the NGO have been designated to administer the share company.
Thus, at the inception ERSHA and 5 individuals were registered as founding nominal
shareholders. However, currently the number of nominal shareholders has increased to 20
through transfer of shares from the founding shareholders. the paid up capital of Eshet has
increased to Birr 10 (Ten) Million as of June 30, 2022
Vision
Aspiring to be one of the top ten competent and leading MFIs in Ethiopia by the year 2035.
Mission
Provide efficient and transparent financial services to low and medium income group of the
society; mainly MSMEs, Women, youth and small-holder farmers operating in rural and urban
areas to enhance their living status.
Core Value
Integrity. Respect Impartiality
Accountability Speedy service Confidentiality and
Transparency Dedication Professionalism.
TARGETING
Eshet MFI is committed to bring positive change to the well-being of the active poor and less
privileged category of the community. Hence, the institution is primarily focusing on providing
financial services to low income group residing both in rural and urban area. It has special
focuses to serve small holder farmers, women and petty traders. The set-up of the organization,
its culture, policies and procedures have been designed and developed to deliver financial service
to its target groups.
ACTIVITES
Micro-insurance
Eshet MFI provides life insurance credit services to all of its borrowers except for individual
loan. The prospective borrower shall pay a premium 3% of the loan disbursed upfront. The
insurer shall waive the unsettled portion of the loan balance after authenticating natural death of
the insured against the document submitted to the lending branch by the authorized claimant.
Saving Interest Rate
Regular Voluntary Saving: 8%
Coin Box Saving 8%
Special child education Saving: 10%
Time deposit: 10 to 14 %
Voluntary Savings: 8%
Staff Saving 12%
Compulsory Saving 7%