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The development of the microfinance sector has followed a story arc that’s almost mythic in scope, including lots of good things and plenty of bad. Now, the sector is trying to write the next chapter – and events at this week’s 17th Microcredit Summit in Mexico will no doubt be included.
Microfinance’s Irresistible Story: Already mythic in scope, the next chapter’s under way as the 17th Microcredit Summit beginsBlog Post
"The (m-insurance models) that look best are the loyalty and ‘freemium’ models at this stage, primarily because consumers need the market-making capabilities of experiencing their product first, before they are willing to pay for it," says Jeremy Leach of BFA, in the second of a two-part series on microinsurance. He explores the risks and benefits of m-insurance in this Q&A.
‘The Next Frontier of Financial Services’ (Part 2): Why some m-insurance models have more upside than others, according to BFA’s Jeremy LeachBlog Post
Insurers have traditionally steered clear of the base of the pyramid, for a variety of reasons. But that’s changing, says Jeremy Leach of Bankable Frontier Associates, who sees insurance as the "next frontier of financial services." We discuss the state of the sector, and the challenges and opportunities it faces in serving the BoP, in part one of this Q&A.
‘The Next Frontier of Financial Services’ (Part 1): Jeremy Leach, director at Bankable Frontier Associates, discusses microinsurance’s potential and challengesNews
Despite being in place for more than 20 years, microfinance has yet to achieve its full potential, some experts suggest.
4 tips to implementing effective and efficient microfinance programsNews
WE LIVE in interesting times when so much is happening in terms of development. However, there are curious contradictions that undermine our journey to the Promised Land; development.
OPINION: Rwanda: How Energy Can Contribute Towards Poverty AlleviationNews
Innovative $7.6 million e-learning program will train 6,000 young people to become nurses and midwives and expand capacity of nursing schools in Zambia.
ChildFund, MasterCard Foundation, launch nurse-training program for Zambian youthNews
The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) has concluded its Pharmaceutical Executive Mission to Delhi, India. The delegation expressed its commitment to the Indian market, called for further dialogue with the government on issues related to pricing and intellectual property, and discussed strategies for expanding greater access to healthcare and health insurance in India.
USIBC Concludes Successful Pharmaceutical Mission to IndiaBlog Post
Attitudes toward women entrepreneurs in Latin America are slowly but surely changing, mostly due to the efforts of women who are forging ahead with their enterprises and establishing new network support groups. In working with multiple partners across Santiago, Maxwell Kangkolo, co-founder of The Go Project, offers a perspective on women carving out a chasm through a male hierarchical culture.
Perspective: How women across Latin America are building a culture of entrepreneurship
