by Vaughn Rajah -

MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: “The Relationship Between Financial and Social Performances in Microfinance: Insights from the Provision of Agricultural Loans in Cambodia,” by Tristan Caballero-Montes

In the context of agricultural lending in Cambodia, Dr Caballero-Montes assesses the extent to which microfinance institutions (MFIs) are able to pursue both financial and social objectives. The author contends that

by Nick Weising -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Opportunity Collaboration: OC2023; October 15-19, 2023; Miches, Dominican Republic

The purpose of this event is to enable attendees to collaborate on solutions to global poverty and injustice. The agenda is primarily attendee-led, with an “unconference” style. For example, Affinity Circles allow attendees to meet informally in groups based on their region, role or goal of interest.

by Saulius Ramanauskas -

MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: MFR Releases Impact Assessment Rating Service for Microfinance Institutions

Microfinanza Rating (MFR), an Italy-based rating agency focusing on “inclusive and sustainable finance,” recently unveiled its Impact Assessment service, which it describes as offering “external, reliable and independent validation of the changes generated by the financial institution’s activities, in its clients’ li[ves].” The assessment uses indicators based on

by Harriet Ritchie -

MICROFINANCE PAPER WRAP-UP: “Leadership as a Driver of Innovative Financial Services for Women;” by Jaclyn Berfond, Jennifer Iwueze; Published by WWB

This paper offers an analysis of data collected from alumni of the Women’s World Banking Leadership & Diversity for Innovation Program (LDIP), which engages “senior executives and high-potential women leaders to enable them to successfully serve low-income women” customers of financial service providers (FSPs). The authors focus on “the strategic business initiatives of LDIP participants” and

by Teo Lin-Bianco -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Impact Investing World Forum; September 23-24, 2021; London, UK, with Virtual Option

The Impact Investing World Forum (IIWF) is focused on investments that are in line with concerns such as environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The event will feature speakers from

by Tiannah Steele -

MICROFINANCE EVENT: 6th Sankalp Africa Summit; February 21-22, 2019; Nairobi, Kenya

This summit will focus on promoting social entrepreneurship and impact investing, which the event organizers describe as “using business as a tool to achieve social impact” while also generating profits. The themes for the first and second