CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), an independent policy and research center, recently announced the winners of its 2009 Microfinance Photography Contest. The winner of the contest is Sudipto Das, a photojournalist working in India. The 2010 CGAP Microfinance Photography Contest will open for entries on May 15.
By Stefanie Rubin, Research Associate
About CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor):
Housed at the World Bank Group, CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) is an independent policy and research center dedicated to providing financial access for the world’s poor. CGAP is supported by over thirty development agencies and private foundations. Its mission is to provide market intelligence, to promote standards and to offer advisory services to governments, microfinance providers, donors and investors.
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Source Article: CGAP: Winners from the 2009 CGAP Microfinance Photography Contest
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