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The 2009 Global Microfinance Investment Congress was held this past week in New York City. Individuals from some of the most prominent microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs), media organizations, development financial institutions (DFIs) and service providers were in attendance representing collectively billions of dollars of committed microfinance capital.
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According to a recent survey conducted by Microfinance Insights, over 80% of microfinance investors have not reduced their portfolios due to the current global recession.
Microsoft’s research wing has been looking into smart applications of technology for microfinance. How do users respond to mobile technology? Can branch managers incorporate mobile devices into their record keeping? Aishwarya Ratan, a member of the research team, tells Microfinance Insights about their projects and some of the social ramifications of technology adoption. (full article)