Philanthropedia has just published its list of the 11 most outstanding non-profit microfinance players. The mind boggles. Three feature in my book – prominently, and not too favourably. Grameen Foundation USA (GFUSA) was #2, Accion was #3 and Kiva was … Continue reading
Muhammad Yunus has faced yet more trials this week at the hands of a Bangladeshi government of questionable transparency. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has essentially taken over Grameen Bank, on what some have described as a “Black Day” for the … Continue reading
For all the scrutiny, academic research and press coverage that the microfinance has attracted over the years, one niche has been exempt: the investment community. This is now changing. Individuals, NGOs, investors, CSR departments, even governments, have largely had to … Continue reading
Following the publication of the book I have decided to begin a blog to update readers of more recent developments in the murky world of microfinance. Much news, particularly that which challenges the mantra of microfinance, receives very little airtime. I … Continue reading
