Microfinance (Development Economics)

Microfinance Sites:

Virtual Library on Microcredit Articles, events, and other information on alternative financial systems and related subjects such as community mobilization and enviro-economic development. http://www.gdrc.org/icm/ The Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) Provides small loans to the world's poorest families so they can create their own jobs, raise household incomes, and improve their standard of living. http://www.villagebanking.org/home.htm Grameen Foundation USA Grameen Foundation works in partnership with Grameen Bank to fight poverty worldwide by raising money for microcredit operations in nearly 40 countries. http://www.gfusa.org Discussion Forum at the Microcredit Summit Currently operates via email and regular mail. They plan to have full discussion facilities on the website at some stage. http://www.microcreditsummit.org/discussion.htm Alternative Finance Searchable library and forum for microfinance practitioners and researchers to access otherwise unpublished articles and information, sponsored by a publishing company. Also provides bulletin board of events and related links. Available in English and Spa http://www.alternative-finance.org.uk/ The Microfinance Gateway Portal highlighting providers, research, jobs, and events in microcredit, microinsurance, and micro enterprise in developing and transitional economies. Also provides a debate forum, FAQs, and organisation directory. http://www.microfinancegateway.org/ The Microinsurance Centre Created by MicroSave-Africa to promote and provide resources for associations between insurance carriers and microfinance institutions (MFIs) active in the developing nations of Africa. http://www.microinsurancecentre.org/ Grameen Gateway to affiliated enterprises, foundations, and projects. Provides an overview of microcredit, annual report, newspaper articles, and newsletter. http://www.grameen-info.org/ Global Microenterprise Initiatives, LLC Private management consultancy company provides specialized microfinance services. http://www.gmi-ny.com/ Opportunity International British charity specialised solely in microfinancial services for the developing world. Provides an overview of clients and activities, affiliated organizations, and accounts, as well as past publications. http://www.opportunity.org.uk/ Microcredit Summit Campaign Conference information, international action plans, and reports on the state of microcredit in the world offered, as well as campaign newsletter, councils database, and related links. Also available in Spanish and French. http://www.microcreditsummit.org/ Katalysis Partnership: Microcredit for Central American Women and Men Katalysis promotes sustainable economic dvelopment by making small loans to poor entrepreneurs (mostly women) in Central America. Through its Bootstrap Banking program, it gives them the resources they need to achieve economic self-reliance for themselve http://www.katalysis.org/ Appui au Développement Autonome (ADA) Microfinance organization based in Luxembourg. Financial support and technical services for microfinance institutions. Publications, library and database. Specialised in French publications. http://www.microfinance.lu/

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