Event Overview
The housing sector in Pakistan faces significant challenges, including a substantial housing deficit, limited access to affordable financing, and an underdeveloped mortgage market. To address these issues and enhance the housing finance ecosystem, Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC) is organizing an International Affordable Green Resilient Housing Conference.
This conference aims to serve as a platform for stakeholders to discuss challenges of housing finance in Pakistan, innovation required to develop the housing/mortgage market, regulatory framework, role of mortgage lenders, policy makers and role of builders and developers.
Participant and speakers will exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions tailored to our market, while also drawing international experiences. It will provide a unique opportunity to foster dialogue on improving housing finance accessibility, promoting sustainable housing solutions, and enhancing the role of mortgage refinancing in Pakistan’s economic development.
This conference aims to serve as a platform for stakeholders to discuss challenges of housing finance in Pakistan, innovation required to develop the housing/mortgage market, regulatory framework, role of mortgage lenders, policy makers and role of builders and developers.
Participant and speakers will exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions tailored to our market, while also drawing international experiences. It will provide a unique opportunity to foster dialogue on improving housing finance accessibility, promoting sustainable housing solutions, and enhancing the role of mortgage refinancing in Pakistan’s economic development.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the conference are:
- Strengthen the Housing Finance Ecosystem in Pakistan:Discuss strategies and frameworks that can improve access to housing finance and support the growth of the mortgage market in Pakistan.
- Promote PMRC’s Role and Impact: Highlight the role of PMRC in stabilizing the housing finance market and its efforts to make housing more affordable and accessible in Pakistan.
- Global Knowledge Exchange:Facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices from international markets that can be adapted to the Pakistani context.
- Encourage Policy Dialogue: Engage policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders in discussions on creating a conducive environment for housing finance in Pakistan.
- Sharing experiences and receiving essential recommendations on key factors for establishing a sustainable financial system and capital market.
- Foster Collaboration and Partnerships: Build partnerships among local and international financial institutions, developers, investors, and other stakeholders to support housing finance initiatives in Pakistan.
- Government of Pakistan: The participation of the Government officials from Finance Ministry and Housing Ministry in the conference is essential for driving sustainable and inclusive growth in the housing sector. As policymakers, regulators, and key stakeholders in economic development, the government plays a pivotal role in shaping and promoting a conducive environment for housing finance. By engaging actively in this conference, the Government of Pakistan can reinforce its commitment to addressing the housing deficit, fostering public-private collaboration, and encouraging investment in affordable housing.
Conference Themes
The conference will focus on several key themes relevant to Pakistan's housing finance landscape:
- Challenges and Opportunities in Pakistan’s Housing Finance Market
- Overview of the current state of housing finance in Pakistan
- Addressing the housing deficit and promoting affordable housing
- Role of PMRC for the development of housing finance
- Affordable Housing and Financial Inclusion
- Strategies for improving access to affordable mortgages
- Role of government policies and subsidies in promoting housing finance
- Expanding financial inclusion through innovative mortgage products
- Innovations in Mortgage Financing
- Leveraging technology to enhance mortgage lending in Pakistan
- Developing innovative financing solutions and products for low and middle-income segments
- Lessons from international markets on housing finance innovations
- Regulatory Framework
- Regulatory challenges and opportunities for housing finance
- Best practices in risk management and mortgage lending
- Improved legal frameworks for mortgage securitization
- Sustainable Green and Resilient Housing Finance
- Promoting sustainable housing solutions in Pakistan
- Financing green energy-efficient housing projects
- Integrating environmental/E&S considerations into housing finance strategies
- Case Studies and International Perspectives
- Success stories from other emerging regional markets
- Adaptation of global best practices to Pakistan’s housing sector
- Regional collaboration and knowledge transfer
Asmma Secretariat
Address
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC)
Finance and Trade Centre
4th Floor, Block-A,
Shahrah-e-Faisal,
Kerachi
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Operating Hours
9:00am to 5:30pm (Monday - Friday)