A Sample Proposal on “Funding Request for Microfinance Support for Local Artisans” Microfinance has emerged as a powerful tool for economic development, particularly in underserved communities. It provides small loans and financial services to individuals who lack access to traditional banking … [Read more...] about A Sample Proposal on “Funding Request for Microfinance Support for Local Artisans”
A Sample Proposal on “Funding Request for Microfinance Support for Local Artisans”
A Sample Proposal on “Funding Request for Microfinance Support for Local Artisans” Microfinance has emerged as a powerful tool for economic development, particularly in underserved communities. It provides small loans and financial services to individuals who lack access to traditional banking … [Read more...] about A Sample Proposal on “Funding Request for Microfinance Support for Local Artisans”
Mifos 2.6.0 – Free MIS Software for Microfinance
Mifos is a community of of microfinance institutions, technology professionals, business people, volunteers, and contributors with a vision to create and deploy technology that allows the microfinance industry to scale. It has released Mifos 2.6.0 (Esha K) – the latest release of our free software … [Read more...] about Mifos 2.6.0 – Free MIS Software for Microfinance
A Free Manual on Human Resource Policy for Microfinance and NGOs
If your organization is implementing a microfinance project or setting up a microfinance company, it is important to consider its management requirements to make it sustainable and effective. Human resources development is a major component of building strong community-based institutions. If you … [Read more...] about A Free Manual on Human Resource Policy for Microfinance and NGOs
Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: Second Call for Proposals
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a new funding opportunity through its second call for proposals for the AfDB Microfinance Capacity Building Fund. Grants raning from US $200,000 to US $500,000 per project, depending on the activity, and will be given to approximately 6-8 … [Read more...] about Microfinance Capacity Building Fund: Second Call for Proposals
New Version Mifos 2.5 – Free MIS Software for Microfinance
Mifos is a community of of microfinance institutions, technology professionals, business people, volunteers, and contributors with a vision to create and deploy technology that allows the microfinance industry to scale. It has released Mifos 2.5 - the latest release of our free software for … [Read more...] about New Version Mifos 2.5 – Free MIS Software for Microfinance
2012 WWB Fellowship Program- Seeking Fellows
Deadline: February 24, 2012. Countries/Region:Asia, Africa,Latin America WWB Fellowship Program enables future global leaders in microfinance and women’s economic empowerment to experience the challenges and rewards of contributing to an organization that works diligently to create financial … [Read more...] about 2012 WWB Fellowship Program- Seeking Fellows
Gender Consultant for Women in Rural Economy Research in Latin America-Women’s World Banking (WWB)
DEADLINE: February 3, 2012 Countries/Region:Colombia,Peru WWB is an international microfinance support organization and network of 39 microfinance institutions in 27 countries. The mission of WWB is to expand the economic assets, participation and power of low-income women and their households by … [Read more...] about Gender Consultant for Women in Rural Economy Research in Latin America-Women’s World Banking (WWB)
Global Partnerships lends $2.5M to two Colombian MFIs
A loan of $2.5 million is extended to two Colombian MFIs, by Social Investor Global Partnerships. The two MFISs receiving the loan are Fundación Amanecer and Contactar. Global Partnerships’ Social Investment Fund 2010 (SIF 2010), which is a five-year, $25 million debt fund, has provided the … [Read more...] about Global Partnerships lends $2.5M to two Colombian MFIs
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund invests in Jinnah Welfare Society
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has started an equity fund that will be invested in microfinance institutions. This fund will help PPAF reach its goal of making commercial financing easily accessible and increasing growth in rural areas. The MFIs will be judged by third parties, and only … [Read more...] about Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund invests in Jinnah Welfare Society
