Category: Events

Investments in Microfinance: Surviving the Liquidity Crisis & Ensuring Sustainable Growth Conference

7–9 July 2009, Grange City Hotel, London, UK

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Mobile Banking & Financial Services Africa
July 20-22, 2009, Johannesburg, South Africa

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MICROLOANS TO THIEVES AND OTHER REVOLUTIONARY ACTS THAT DEMAND CHAMPIONING, 8 JULY 2009

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Cost: Purchase prior to the event (online) for $20, non-profit or student $10 (includes dinner and drinks). At the door admission $10 more.

Summary of Event: This talk will include information on the practices of Kenyan microfinance institution (MFI) Jamii Bora which makes microloans, including loans to beggars, thieves, and prostitutes, and has built a new town that allows slum dwellers to move into new homes.

Event Name: The Potential and Limitations of Index-based Weather Insurance: Mali and Peru

Event Description: This session will discuss the potential and limitations of index-based weather insurance in Mali and Peru.

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Cost: Free. Seating is limited so reserve a seat or participate remotely via webinar or phone.

Summary of Event:  The case of Peru will be examined as index-based weather insurance has been introduced here. Pre-feasibility work in Mali will also be presented in order to understand whether index-based weather insurance has potential here.  

MOBILE MONEY SUMMIT 2009

22-25 JUNE 2009, Fira Montjuï, BARCELONA, SPAIN

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Socially Responsible Investing – Here and Abroad
June 26, 2009 Monterey, California

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Event Name: Achieving Scale and Sustainability in Enterprise Development Initiatives

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Summary of Event: This online conference will discuss the sustainability of enterprise development programs around the world. A key component is the review of case studies.

Event Name: World Credit Union Conference, Barcelona 09

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Cost: Members USD 1,195; Non Members USD 1,395. A 7% VAT tax will be added at the time of registration. A discount of USD 100 is available for Developing Movement Countries, Under 35 Scholarships and Regulators.  The conference fee includes the opening ceremony, welcome reception, general sessions, breakout session, closing night, 5 lunches and 1 dinner.

Summary of Event: This is an annual conference where key players throughout the global credit union community gather to network and discuss best practices. Session topics will cover almost every aspect of credit union operations and culture.  

Fundamentals and Methodologies of Microfinance Training, September 14-16, 2009, at Tacloban City, Philippines, presented by the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) and sponsored by the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) and Ateneo de Manila University.

 September 14-16, 2009, at Tacloban City, Philippines.

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Costs: Foreign nationals: USD 200 dollars; Filipinos: PhP 3,500 (Approximately USD 75 dollars)

Microfinance: The Investment Opportunity for Pensions, Endowments, Foundations & Social Investors, July 13-14, 2009, at Washington, D.C., presented by Financial Research Associates, LLC. 

July 13-14, 2009, at Washington, D.C.

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Event Name: Diagnostic to Action: Microfinance in Africa Multi-Stakeholder Conference

June 4, 2009, Nairobi, Kenya

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Advanced Reflective Education and Training (ART) on Community based Development Finance, December 1-12, 2009, at Tamilnadu, India, presented by the Social Tata-Dhan Academy and sponsored by the DHAN Foundation.

December 1-12, 2009, at Tamilnadu, India

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Event Name: 3rd Asian Conference on Microinsurance

Event Description:  This conference will focus on the opportunities and challenges that microinsurance is facing, not only in China, but across Asia.

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Cost: Early Bird Special until 26 June 2009 – Subscribers (USD 800); Non Subscribers (USD 980). Normal Rate (after 26 June) – Subscribers (USD 1,280); Non Subscribers (USD 1,480)  

When? September 29, 2009

Where? Charlotte, NC

Event Name: CGAP webinar on MIS for Microfinance

Event Description: Review the results of a new survey on Microfinance Information Systems (MIS) for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) and hear from some of the leading practitioners in the field.

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Cost: Free

Summary of Event: The results of a recent survey on Microfinance Information Systems (MIS) will be discussed with the opportunity for questions during the webinar. This will be via a webcast online at www.cgap.org 

Microfinance Event: XII FOROMIC 2009: Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise

FOROMIC 2009: Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise, September 30 – October 2, 2009, Arequipa, Peru, Sponsored by the Multilateral Investment Fund, Organized by the Inter-American Development Bank

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