Understand the special challenges of rural areas that are traditionally associated with rural and agricultural credit directed to the poor.Build a deeper understanding of the fundamental issues of rural finance.Have skills in conducting a rural and agricultural portfolio assessment and loan analysis – applying 5 C’s in rural finance.Be familiar with several innovative models and alternate ways of offering rural finance services.Gain skills in conducting seasonality analysis, preparing cash flows, assessing risk and appraising loans.Develop an understanding of new and innovative loan products and savings approaches for agriculture and rural areas.Gain awareness of sources and reference links to further information and support for addressing future challenges in the application of financial services in rural area