May 11, 2010
If you’re planning on attending Microfinance USA 2010 in San Francisco, you should plan on joining us Wednesday, May 19th at Pete’s Tavern (across from the Ballpark) to network with the best and brightest practitioners, investors, and microfinance enthusiasts for drinks and great conversation. Can’t attend the Microfinance USA conference, but you’re in the Bay Area? ...
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May 5, 2010
For those unable to spend the full 2 days at the conference, Microfinance USA is offering tickets by session for the plenary, breakout session, networking event, lunchtime session, or borrower tour.
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April 26, 2010
Debate erupted last week over the interest rates charged to microloan borrowers after The New York Times published a front page article criticizing some microfinance practitioners. What’s all the buzz about? Read Neil MacFarquar’s article that sparked the interest rate debate. Responses from: Opportunity Fund – “We must place mission before profits to help borrowers ...
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April 9, 2010
The overwhelming success of the 2009 statewide “Microfinance, CA” conference demonstrated the enthusiasm among various players in the private and public sectors for a gathering to exchange ideas and resources to grow domestic microfinance. Expanding on the energy and momentum generated by the 2009 conference, Microfinance USA will bring together 800 ‐ 1,000 investors, policymakers, ...
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