Symbiotics
Bezant Chongo currently serves as the Head of Capacity Building at Symbiotics, overseeing technical assistance projects aimed at supporting financial institutions in Mali, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia with branch-less banking initiatives. Previous experience includes roles as Head of Capacity Building at Positive Planet and Regional Manager for Southern and East Africa at PlaNet Finance. Throughout a career that began as Operations Officer and Manager at NATSAVE, Bezant Chongo has engaged in operational planning, market research, credit process development, and training across various financial service sectors. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Microfinance from the University of Bergamo, a Diploma in Banking and Finance from the Zambia Institute of Bankers, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from The Copperbelt University.
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Symbiotics
Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investment, asset management and capacity building services. Since 2005, we have originated over 7,300 investments representing more than USD 9.2 billion for 570 companies in 95 countries. We manage an aggregate portfolio of USD 2.9 billion spread across 23 funds and mandates. Our portfolio companies have also benefited from over 145 technical assistance projects worth more than USD 18 million.