August 3, 2011, Citi and the Lahore University of Management Sciences have partnered once again on a Financial Capability and Asset Building Programme for students who are part of LUMS’ National Outreach Program, based on a $35,000 Citi Foundation grant.
As part of this program students represented from all across Pakistan participated in an intensive workshop including modules on the basics of banking, savings, managing your money, concepts of credit and smart investments amongst other elements of financial capability and asset building. The program was based on the case-study method so as to provide students with maximum exposure to real-world situations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the partnership, Citi’s Head of Global Banking for Lahore, Salman Mian said, ‘It is truly inspiring to see such a diverse range of students from across the nation participating in this programme.
