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Items tagged with microfinance Mark Grimes (4111)Updated 23 hours ago, Tagged by: Josh Friedman (CCAL30), Nicholas Bentley (CCAL30), Mark Grimes, Haney Armstrong (CCAL30), Linda ทรัพยากร Nowakowski (CCAL30)
 <Ned> Microfinance & Kiva (0) in Ned moved to Ned.comCurrently <Ned> is adding 15% of gross sales from product and consulting fees immediately (under 24 hours of receipt) into `microfinance programs that instantaneously help micro-entrepreneurs from developing countries from around the world`_.
.. _`microfinance programs that instantaneously help micro-entrepreneurs from developing countries from around the world` : http://www.kiva.org/lender/neddotcom
Updated 29 weeks ago, Tagged by: Michele -> kids+art+charity (CCAL30), Nicholas Bentley (CCAL30), Peter Rees, Mark Grimes
Haney Armstrong (CCAL30) (1784)Updated last week, Tagged by: Mark Grimes, Haney Armstrong (CCAL30)
Christina (2984)Updated 4 weeks ago, Tagged by: Nicholas Bentley (CCAL30), Haney Armstrong (CCAL30)
[LiA] Virtual Volunteer Editors Needed! (0) in Life in AfricaIf any native english speakers with an interest in microfinance out there have a couple of hours each week to spare, we could really use some help!
The loan applications that our internet4change agents in training prepare for uploading at Kiva usua...Updated 27 weeks ago, Tagged by: Christina, Haney Armstrong (CCAL30)
Jeff Mowatt (CCAL30) (877)Updated 6 weeks ago, Tagged by: Nicholas Bentley (CCAL30)
Zadyyg (CCAL30) (12)Updated 18 weeks ago, Tagged by: Zadyyg (CCAL30)
What is the Global Marshall Plan? (20) in The Global Marshall PlanWebsite: http://www.globalmarshallplan.org/
The Global Marshall Plan aims at a "World in Balance". To achieve this we need a better design of globalization and the global economic processes - a worldwide Eco-Social Market Economy. This is a matter o...Updated 20 weeks ago, Tagged by: Jeff Mowatt (CCAL30)
Pablo Halkyard (17)Updated 24 weeks ago, Tagged by: Pablo Halkyard
C4-World :: a new platform for grassroots investors in Africa... (16) in lost in the FOOD CHAIN moved to Ned.comSince it was John Berger who pointed me to these guys, Mark Grimes was one of the first people I knew I needed to connect them to, and Second Life/Better World Island came also up in our discussion, it seems like the Food Chain group could be the bes...Updated 24 weeks ago, Tagged by: Peter Rees
John Mecham (6)Updated 26 weeks ago, Tagged by: John Mecham
Comment (0) on What is the Global Marshall Plan? (20) in The Global Marshall PlanWhat we have to do is establish predictable connections for people that are just as smart hard working and as imaginative creative smart as we are. To take it to scale that's what I would do. I would have the international organizations, philanthro...Updated 28 weeks ago, Tagged by: Mark Grimes
Comment (5) on What is the Global Marshall Plan? (20) in The Global Marshall PlanA Global Marshall Plan under a different name?
A Call to Action with Former President William Jefferson Clinton at the 2007 Global Philanthropy Forum.
I found this worth listening to as it covered a number of the topics raised here and there is ev...Updated 28 weeks ago, Tagged by: Mark Grimes
Finalist UCSC Proposals: Sponsor a Student (0) in UCSC's CMPS80J Technology Targeted at Social IssuesSponsor a Student
Provide a medium for students, in good standing, who attend public universities in Mexico to borrow money from people in developed countries in order to finance their education.
Proposal Description: http://www.omidyar.net/group/c...Updated 28 weeks ago, Tagged by: Haney Armstrong (CCAL30)
 may07loans (0) in Internet4ChangeUpdated 29 weeks ago, Tagged by: Christina
 Comment (0) on Microeconomic Development and Social Enterprise in Ukraine: A “Marshall Plan” for Ukraine (0) in Jeff Mowatt (CCAL30)'s personal newsUpdated 29 weeks ago, Tagged by: Jeff Mowatt (CCAL30)
Comment (10) on Assignment: What's up on Omidyar.net (0) in UCSC's CMPS80J Technology Targeted at Social Issuesdear jeff,
i believe you have an interest in india as per your personal page. yet perhaps you have not yet examined the blog that i reference.
please try this link http://abrahamgeorge.blogspot.com/2007/04/is-micro-finance-answer-to-poverty.html
h...Updated 29 weeks ago, Tagged by: Lars Hasselblad Torres
[LiA] Transparency on Kiva (0) in Life in Africa I recently posted the following message to all LiA member loan payment records on Kiva. This space is offered for discussion of the various issues raised.
Dear Kiva Lenders to Life in Africa borrowers in Uganda,
On behalf of Life in Africa's W...Updated 32 weeks ago, Tagged by: Christina
Comment (0) on May 2007: Makin' Bacon & Other Earned Income Strategies (0) in lost in the FOOD CHAIN moved to Ned.com[**Added to** `Resources`_ **page**]
From the `Consultative Group to Assist the Poor`_ ... `Good Practice Guidleines for Funders of MicroFinance`_
.. _`Resources` : http://www.omidyar.net/group/foodchain/ws/resources/
.. _`Good Practice Guidleines for Funders of MicroFinance` : http://www.cgap.org/portal/binary/com.epicentric.contentmanagement.servlet.ContentDeliveryServlet/Documents/donorguidelines.pdf
.. _`Consultative Group to Assist the Poor` : http://www.cgap.org/Updated 32 weeks ago, Tagged by: Peter Rees
Comment (1) on <Ned> Microfinance & Kiva (0) in Ned moved to Ned.comListening to the Joan Hamburg radio show on NYC WOR710AM this morning. She and her daughter Liz do Launchpad on Mondays - featuring Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ideas:
Today, Liz mentioned that as part of her Mother's Day gifts, she created 3 ...Updated 33 weeks ago, Tagged by: Michele -> kids+art+charity (CCAL30)
Comment (5) on [i4c] MICRO-SUCCESS! Learning Team (0) in Internet4ChangeLamwaka Mary-Retail business.
Business name: Lamwaka Produce
Location: Layibi central(Gulu-Uganda)
Partner: http://LifeInAfrica.com (We center Gulu)
Partners reps:Robert oketa/Grace Ayaa
Entrepreneur: Lamwaka Mary
...Updated 33 weeks ago, Tagged by: Christina
Comment (5) on [i4c] MICRO-SUCCESS! Learning Team (0) in Internet4ChangeODIYA FINNY said:
Business name:Ovola George Retail Shop.
Location:Industrial area,kirombe parish.
Partner: http://lifeinAfrica.com WE centre Gulu.
Partner rep: ~Odiya Finny~ and~ Ayaa Grace~.
Loan term: 3 month.
Loan amou...Updated 33 weeks ago, Tagged by: Christina
Comment (5) on [i4c] MICRO-SUCCESS! Learning Team (0) in Internet4ChangeBusiness Name: Anek Joska (produce selling)
Location: Olayo-ilong Market Kirombe sub-parish.
Partner: http/life in Africa.com (WE centre Gulu).
Partner rep: Odiya Finny and Ayaa Grace.
Enterprenuer: Anek Joska:
Activity: buying Rice and selling...Updated 33 weeks ago, Tagged by: Christina
<Ned> Hawala, Hundi, Microfinance, Fei-Chein & Flying Money (0) in Ned moved to Ned.comUnderground and alternative banking, international funds transfer, exchange rates and how to cobble together some interesting financial solutions for social entrepreneurs and social purpose enterprises.
Hawala, Hundi, Microfinance, Fei-Chein & Flyin...Updated 38 weeks ago, Tagged by: Peter Rees
Comment (0) on Assignment: Find an example of technology for social issues (61) in UCSC's CMPS80J Technology Targeted at Social IssuesHere is an example of the kind of post you might make for this assignment.
Kiva.org allows people in the developed world to lend money directly to people who need a loan in the developing world. There is so far a 100% repayment rate on these loans. ...Updated 39 weeks ago, Tagged by: Jon Alexander (CCAL30)
LiA and Kiva on PBS Frontline - What did you think of the show? (0) in Life in AfricaWe haven't seen it yet, so we'd love to know what you saw and how it came off. Please tell us what it was like!
P.S. The Kiva site seems to be down due to server overload. We've had an extra 500 visitors to http://LifeInAfrica.com over the past few ...Updated last year, Tagged by: Peter Rees
Overcoming Legal Barriers to Microfinance (0) in ON MicrofinanceWhile the microfinance industry is developing at a fast pace, legal know-how associated with microfinance has lagged behind. There is a clear need in the microfinance industry for knowledgeable in-country legal and regulatory leaders to help it overc...Updated last year, Tagged by: Peter Rees
Prosper Revisited (0) in lost in the FOOD CHAIN moved to Ned.comI had not looked at prosper in a while and went back to it today to see how things were going. I was particularly interested in finding out if there was anyone successfully using it for large business loans or if there was a trend in rates showing t...Updated last year, Tagged by: Peter Rees
The Road Best Traveled! (0) in ON MicrofinanceThe path to commercial microfinance operations can take several different roads. Some NGOs are transforming into registered banks, some traditional banks are moving down-market and new "greenfield" banks are starting with a focus on microfinance. The...Updated last year, Tagged by: Peter Rees
10,000 MFIs and Nowhere to Invest (0) in ON MicrofinanceMike Murray, co-founder and Chairmen of Unitus, has framed the following dicsussion:
Less than 10% of the working poor in the developing world have access to microfinance, which implies a need for more financial capital. Yet many people believe that...Updated last year, Tagged by: Peter Rees
Lost in the FOOD CHAIN: Prosper Lender Group (0) in lost in the FOOD CHAIN moved to Ned.comBased on some chats and ideas in the Upcoming Conferences group and with some encouragement I took the leap and started a *Lost in the FOOD CHAIN: Prosper Lender Group.*
Looks like Luke, Michael, Susan and Thomas will be joining in the lending fun...Updated last year, Tagged by: Peter Rees
Prosper O/Net Group (0) in ConferencesExploring using Prosper.com as a way to loan funds to o/net members for o/net related conference expenses. Or could go in other directions...who knows.
Pledges so far..
| $100 Ted Ernst
| $100 Mark Grimes
| $100 Thomas Kriese
Updated last year, Tagged by: Peter Rees
ON Microfinance (0) in ON MicrofinanceUpdated 2 years ago, Tagged by: Haney Armstrong (CCAL30)
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