Microfinance Project SHORNSystems Helping Others with Real Needs

The Good Shepherd Network

Over 300 Providers Managing Enquiries, Applications & Loans

NILS, StepUP, GoodMoney & DebtDeduct

Good Shepherd Manages Funding

Applications, Contracts & Distribution

The ICT Systems we had

Desktop applications

Multiple versions

Unstable with many users

Data Quality issues

Impeded Process

The ICT System now going Online

Internet Connection

Integrated Processes

Dashboard of Charts & Activities in the CRM

Advanced Reporting Tools

Document Storage & Search in the Portal

Automated Functionality

Loan Interview reminder by SMS

Manage Loans with variable repayments

Alerts based on Repayment data upload

Arrears calculated with amended Loan agreements.

Publish Programs to the Web based on consent.

Clouds

Cloud “Costs” have a Silver lining

There are “Clouds” and “Clouds”

“Data is Secure” in the “Cloud”

In Looking back …

• Thank Your Partners: NAB & FaHCSIA

• Learn “Technology” concepts & explore

• Build a “Prototype” to achieve better outcomes

• Be “Committed” but “Flexible” in what could be a long Journey.

• Have your own core “Guiding Lights”

The Unknown is OK

It is not what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just isn't so (Mark Twain)