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Vicki Escarra
Opportunity International

Vicki Escarra is Global CEO of Opportunity International, where she leads a network of 20,000 members and 30,000 donors that have helped 14 million clients in 24 countries work their way out of poverty, transform their lives and strengthen their families and communities.

Articles by Vicki Escarra

Thursday
June 23
2016

Vicki Escarra

Opportunity International and MyBucks: ‘A Powerful Partnership to Improve More Lives’

Opportunity International's sale of six microfinance banks to the fintech company MyBucks has sparked extensive analysis in recent days - along with some serious concerns. In this article, Opportunity CEO Vicki Escarra responds to the criticisms of the partnership leveled by former MFTransparency CEO Chuck Waterfield in his recent NextBillion post.

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financial inclusion, fintech, microfinance

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Articles by Vicki Escarra

Opportunity International and MyBucks: ‘A Powerful Partnership to Improve More Lives’

Vicki Escarra
Opportunity International