This paper provides a profile of the ACPC Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) Program and its indicative performance to date. A discussion is also given on the results of a survey conducted by ACPC to account for the various IB programs being implemented by different government agencies. Among other things, the survey reveals a dearth in IB programs, particularly those that link directly with rural finance. Through its ICB Program, ACPC has helped fill a long-standing vacuum in the provision of ICB assistance to complement rural financing programs. Consequently, ACPC has developed into a major player in ICB, strengthening the capability of rural financial institutions in accessing credit funds and/or efficiently implementing credit programs.
