Archive for September, 2008

Microfinance Helps Sri Lanka to Leapfrog

September 2, 2008 No Comments

Are you familiar with the concept of “leapfrogging“? It’s the idea that, in certain instances, developing countries can leapfrog over early versions of a technology and move onto a more efficient form now available. The most lucid example is fixed line versus mobile phones. Since mobiles do not require the vast infrastructure (and the upkeep) ...

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Esperanza’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament

September 2, 2008 No Comments

Esperanza International, an MFI operating in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, is hosting its annual charity golf tournament this Thursday. I know its short notice, but here are four reasons why you should attend: You are a huge baseball fan, and this is your chance to meet Dave Valle, former Mariner’s catcher and founder of ...

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Fabric of Life, at the Woman’s Century Club

Meet Fabric of Life founder Carol Schillios, and learn more about this Edmonds-based nonprofit organization and boutique that helps...

Legal Focus: Microfinance Regulation in India

By Diane Lourdes Dick.  To what extent should a state or country regulate microloan transactions occurring within its borders?...

Blassys Hosts Microfinance and Accounting Conference

The conference is a gathering of professionals about the transformations taking place within the microfinance industry, the challenges of...

Legal Focus: Microfinance and Secured Transactions Reforms

By Diane Lourdes Dick.  In a 2006 publication, the World Bank advocated legal reforms that would allow persons in...

Global Partnerships Magnified: October 25th

Please join Global Partnerships for wine, nibbles and a dynamic conversation with CEO Rick Beckett. Rick will provide an...