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End of Year Microfinance Sector Wrap-up

Another few million clients, new banks emerging daily, relentless spin without much evidence of poverty reduction: I thought I’d provide a light-hearted summary of what’s happened this year in the embattled microfinance sector. The best news is that the microfinance … Continue reading

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LAPO (Alumni) Break the Silence

I recently received a response to my blog-post “Doomsday”, which discussed a leaked document from Triple Jump and Incofin complaining about some of LAPO’s activities. The comment was from a group claiming to be students of LAPO. It’s as close … Continue reading

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Fear Strikes the Microfinance Funding Sector

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

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