Association of Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU) conducted the 2024 ACCU Forum and AGM during September 5-8, 2024, at Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur in Bali, Indonesia. Therefore, the Federation of Savings and Credit Cooperatives of Thailand Limited (FSCT) as a Regular Member of ACCU presented Board of Directors, members and staffs participated in the events.
For the 2024 ACCU Forum, 2 days Forum, during September 6-7 in theme of “Rooted Resilience: Bridging Gaps for Sustainable Future for Asian Credit Unions” The forum was about the status of SACCO/CU and Network Integration, Good Governance, Leadership, Climate Action, Digital Technology, and Women Empowerment.
For the opening session program, there were 534 participants from 30 countries and 23 cooperators from Thailand. Credit Union Central of Indonesia (CUCO),as a host, provided a fantastic welcome performance to participants. Besides, Mr. Kim Younsik, ACCU President and NACUFOK Chairman & President addressed a welcome speech in the event.
For the topic in 2 days forum by the leading resources speaker from other countries such as Canada, Philippines, Australia, South Korea, Nepal, Indonesia and Vietnam etc.
Day 1 – Plenary 1: Bridging the Gaps: Addressing Credit Union Challenges for a Sustainable Future
Plenary 2: Ethical Governance and Good Practices: Upholding Values in Credit Union Operations
Plenary 3: Digital Solutions for a Resilient Membership: Closing the Financial Services Gap
Breakout session 1
1.1 Financial Inclusion: Microfinance and Small Business Lending: Enhancing Access to Credit for Under served Communities
1.2 Generation: Strategies for Serving and Engaging Members of All Ages
1.3 Sustainability: Succession Planning: Building Leadership and Talent Pipelines for the Future
CUCO organized “Indonesian Night” which provided the dinner and balance of Traditional & Contemporary performances in the first night of the forum.
Day 2 – Plenary 4: Empowering People and Communities: Desjardins Cooperative Financial Group’s Journey to Inclusion and Resilience
Plenary 5: Environmental Sustainability and Green Recovery: Opportunities and Challenges for Credit Unions
Breakout session 2
2.1 Financial Inclusion: Member Education and Empowerment: Promoting Financial Wellness and Inclusion
2.2 Generation: Navigating the Digital Divide: Equipping Members of All Generations for the Digital Banking Era
2.3 Sustainability: Policy Advocacy and Regulatory Frameworks: Shaping the Future of Credit Union Movements
Plenary 6: Empowering Women in Credit Unions: Strategies for Closing the Gender Gap and Fostering Inclusive Leadership
Plenary 7: Community Engagement and Impact: Leveraging Credit Union Networks for Social Development, NACUFOK’s
Experience
Plenary 8: The Role of Credit Unions in Addressing Socioeconomy Challenges
Plenary 9: Launch Event for the 2025 UN International Year of Cooperatives and closing
At night, CUCO organized “International Night” with a concert and cultural costume.
In honor of National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) and Philippine Federation of Credit Cooperatives (PFCCO) will host the ACCU Forum and AGM in the Philippines in September 2025. It is a great opportunity for Asian SACCO/CU leaders to exchange the ideas, information and experiences mutually again next year.
