The Credit Reference Bureaus Association Uganda Limited (CRBA) and the Business Information Industry Association Asia Pacific – Middle East Limited (BIIA) are excited to announce a new partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
About the MoU:
This collaboration is designed to support the growth of the credit reporting system in Uganda through the strengthening of ties with the global credit information industry. By joining forces, both parties are looking to leverage their combined strengths to drive innovation and improve credit and business information services both locally and internationally.
What This Means:
It is anticipated that this new arrangement will result in a number of initiatives including partnering in events & workshops, sharing technical expertise, capacity building, studies and research support and other to be defined areas to promote the mutual interests of both associations.
Neil Munroe, BIIA Managing Director comments: “We are excited to be able to support the Credit Reference Bureaus Association Uganda Limited (CRBA) in its work to move forward the development of the credit reporting system in Uganda. BIIA has significant experience in supporting the implementation of credit reporting in developing economies and looks forward through this MoU in doing the same for Uganda.”
Barbra Among Arinda, CRBA Executive Director comments: “We are thrilled about our collaboration with Business Information Industry Association Asia Pacific – Middle East Limited (BIIA). Through this partnership, we will leverage advanced global credit reporting insights, expertise, and experience sharing. This collaboration will foster innovation and capacity enhancement, leading to more robust financial inclusion and improved credit accessibility for individuals and businesses in Uganda.”
About BIIA
Business Information Industry Association (BIIA) is a trade association that represents providers of a wide range of business and consumer information solutions, which help businesses manage growth and reduce risk.
BIIA has more than 70+ Members and its affiliates in countries across Asia, Europe, America and Africa and has one of the largest global industry networks consisting of 4500+ Industry Professionals.
Members’ activities include solutions around business and consumer credit information, marketing services, risk management, financial crime prevention, market intelligence, financial inclusion, Artificial intelligence and ESG.
About CRBA
CRBA is a non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to empowering and supporting the lawful collection and sharing of credit, business, and risk information. CRBA also focuses on educating and raising awareness about credit usage and information sharing.
