Microfinance Roundup May 26, 2009

• Express Credit Union in Seattle is attempting to reach the unbanked by placing bankers in the places where the unbanked seek services, such as food banks, shelters, YWCAs, and community centers. (link)
• Darryl Collins shares the results of a pathbreaking study of the financial practices of those who live on less than $2 a day. (link)
• Magatte Wade, an African businesswoman, makes the case for manufacturing over microfinance. (link)
• William Easterly responds to Jeffrey Sachs’ critique of the critics of foreign aid–did you follow that? If so, follow this: (link)

Happy Monday, er, Tuesday!