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NYTimes: Microcredit Pioneer O…

March 2, 2011 No Comments

NYTimes: Microcredit Pioneer Ousted, Head of Bangladeshi Bank Says

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Looking beyond the headlines, …

February 28, 2011 No Comments

Looking beyond the headlines, tell us your #microfinance story of success from the first few months of 2011. We’ll be generous with the RTs

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RT @tompaulson: Why microfinan…

February 28, 2011 No Comments

RT @tompaulson: Why microfinance is in crisis http://tiny.cc/3nokf

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Microfinance Job in DC: Oikocredit USA Seeks National Director

Microfinance Job in DC: Oikocredit USA Seeks National Director

February 25, 2011 No Comments

National Director Oikocredit USA The international development finance institution Oikocredit is a leading worldwide socially responsible financier of microfinance institutions and other income-generating projects, providing cooperatives, micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, groups of disadvantaged farmers and other productive enterprises in Latin America, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe with the capital they need to expand their businesses and ...

MicroPensions? What is needed …

February 23, 2011 No Comments

MicroPensions? What is needed for them to work in India: http://microfinance-in-india.blogspot.com

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Interesting initiative between…

February 21, 2011 No Comments

Interesting initiative between Mexican Farmers and @pepsi http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/22/business/global/22pepsi.html?hp

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Drinks for a Better World – Wokai

Drinks for a Better World – Wokai

February 20, 2011 1 Comment

Looking for something fun in early March? Enjoy Art, Good Drinks, and Interesting people?  Come and join Wokai volunteers and supporters alike at Vermillion -an art gallery wine bar- for “Drinks for a Better World.” This event will bring together people who share an interest in microfinance, social enterprise, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and related ...

Matthew Bishop and Felix Salmo…

February 17, 2011 No Comments

Matthew Bishop and Felix Salmon debate microfinance http://blogs.reuters.com/felix-salmon/2011/02/16/the-for-profit-microfinance-debate/

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SVMN Microfinance Cocktail Par…

February 16, 2011 No Comments

SVMN Microfinance Cocktail Party & Photography Auction — http://www.eventbrite.com/s/2IfL Tomorrow!

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ED job opening at #Seattle #mi…

February 14, 2011 No Comments

ED job opening at #Seattle #microfinance org: http://www.seattlemicrofinance.org/washington-cash-hiring-executive-director/2011/02/14

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Washington CASH Announces New Executive Director

After a comprehensive search, Washington CASH has announced the hiring of Derek Birnie to replace outgoing Cheryl Sesnon as...

Grameen Hosts Two Events Highlighting Mobile Agriculture

Join Grameen Foundation Technology Center to celebrate their 10-Year Anniversary Celebration with special events featuring the Mobile Agriculture program....

GiveBIG on June 23rd in Seattle

The Seattle Foundation is running a region-wide giving campaign to support a range of non-profits, including many of the...

Microfinance News Roundup: June 16

CGAP announces this year’s microfinance photography contest winner: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/cgap/50702/ Unitus announces its new approach: http://unituslabs.org/ And the CGAP blog...

Global Partnerships Top 50 in Investment Fund Impact

ImpactAssets chose Global Partnerships as one of 50 investment funds contributing the most social and environmental value over and...