The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI), in collaboration with the Department of Community Development and Religion (DFCDR) and the West New Britain Provincial Government, successfully conducted a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program from 13th to 17th October 2025 at the Kadeemah Motel in West New Britain.

The program brought together 27 participants, including 21 men and 6 women, representing Community Development Officers and officials from the provincial and district administrations of Nakanai and Kandrian–Gloucester. The training aimed to enhance participants’ facilitation and training skills while deepening their knowledge of key financial literacy topics such as savings, budgeting, and cash flow management.

During the sessions, representatives from the Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society (NCSL) presented information on various financial products and services. Several participants reportedly took the opportunity to open savings accounts with NCSL, reflecting an immediate positive outcome of the training.

The ToT program concluded on Friday, 17th October 2025, with a certificate presentation ceremony that coincided with the official opening of the District Community Development Centre (DCDC) in Biala.

This initiative was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community development and promote financial inclusion throughout West New Britain Province. By empowering local officers with practical financial literacy skills, the program aimed to ensure that communities across the province would benefit from improved financial awareness and inclusion initiatives.

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Caption:  Community Officers from West New Britain attended a Training of Trainers (ToT) session, where NCSL representatives also shared insights on financial products and services. The training strengthened participants’ facilitation skills and deepened their understanding of key financial literacy topics, including savings, budgeting, and cash flow management.