http://news.prlog.org/tag/microfinance/microfinance - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12048381-advancing-compassion-project-launches-prophilanthropy-fund.htmlNovel microfinance fund combines recurring social investment in projects promoting community development with immediate tax deductibility for contributors. http://www.prlog.org/11984013-vortex-centrum-publishers-announces-addition-of-microfinancenewsnetworkcom-to-its-portfolio.htmlVortex Centrum Ltd, the UK based internet publisher of information services for the financial sector and chief officers in commerce has added MicroFinanceNewsNetwork.Com to its portfolio of specialist financial sector titles. http://www.prlog.org/11850009-sankalp-2012-winners-announced.htmlSankalp authoritatively stamped India as the unarguable leader in the impact investing space. http://www.prlog.org/11787158-pakistan-is-emerging-as-global-leader-of-islamic-microfinance-zubair-mughal.htmlUN-Millennium Development Goal (MDGs) can be achieved by eliminating Poverty through Islamic Microfinance: http://www.prlog.org/11787125-mfi-ujjivan-raises-rs1279-crores-usd-255-million-equity.htmlUjjivan, one of India’s leading urban poor-focused microfinance institutions, raised USD 25.5 Million equity funding. Two new FIIs, FMO (Netherlands Development Finance Company) and Wolfensohn Capital Partners, and existing investors participated. http://www.prlog.org/11782061-internships-in-micro-finance-available-with-afrivol-and-ghanas-leading-micro-finance-firm.htmlAfriVol is recruiting volunteers and Interns for the Development Finance Project. They are looking for students, entrepreneur development officers, microfinance advisors and consultants to join their team. http://www.prlog.org/11766827-ifc-supports-electronic-payments-provider-fino-to-extend-financial-services-to-millions-in-india.htmlIFC supports FINO which aims to increase its reach to 100 million clients in the next three years by linking payments to a broader range of financial services http://www.prlog.org/11766434-new-free-ebook-teaches-how-to-choose-excellent-microfinance-management-software.htmlThe Essential Guide to Selecting Excellent Microfinance Management Software explains the important considerations to be taken into account when selecting microfinance solutions. http://www.prlog.org/11757843-ifc-supports-utkarsh-to-expand-microfinance-reach-in-low-income-states-of-india.htmlIFC is helping start-up microfinance institution Utkarsh to grow its operations, primarily in the low-income states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, to increase access to finance and microfinance services in relatively under-served areas. http://www.prlog.org/11749365-ifc-works-with-indias-microfinance-institutions-network-to-promote-greater-credit-reporting.htmlCredit Information Bureau will help strengthen the institutions’ ability to lend responsibly while protecting the interests of borrowers. http://www.prlog.org/11748163-ifc-works-with-intellecash-to-support-new-microfinance-institutions-in-indias-low-income-states.htmlThrough the partnership IFC will help IntelleCash develop operational tools that can be used by new microfinance institutions to design demand-responsive microfinance services suitable for the client. http://www.prlog.org/11744028-former-chicago-board-of-trade-vp-counts-down-to-2012-to-tackle-extreme-poverty.htmlTom Coleman, Co-Founder of Bottom Billion Fund, is bringing financial tools and training to the world’s poorest people living on less than $1.25 a day. And he’s doing it one $1.25 donation at a time. http://www.prlog.org/11738298-ifc-supports-ananya-finance-to-expand-microcredit-in-underserved-states-of-india.htmlAnanya Finance to expand microcredit to the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa and the north-eastern states. http://www.prlog.org/11730539-box-uk-selected-as-project-team-of-the-year-medallists-in-uk-it-industry-awards.htmlPrestigious institution recognises Box UK’s team for work on World Vision’s Microloans project, in ceremony on 10th November. http://www.prlog.org/11726728-itrends-extends-offer-of-12-free-licences-of-microfinance-banking-software-to-20-december-2011.htmliTrends Software has extended until 20 December 2011 the deadline for submitting of applications for free licence of iBanker. The extension follows requests to that effect received from several heads of microfinance banks in Nigeria. http://www.prlog.org/11717321-milaap-and-onergy-partnership-brings-solar-lights-to-rural-households-in-west-bengal-india.htmlOnline microlending social enterprise, Milaap.org is working with renewable energy venture, ONergy to develop a financing mechanism and provide technological expertise to the poor communities in West Bengal, India to gain access to solar lights. http://www.prlog.org/11715147-islamic-agricultural-finance-can-bring-revolutionary-developments-in-the-rural-areas-zubair-mughal.htmlAlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is organizing a two days specialized Research workshop on Islamic Agricultural and Rural Finance in Islamabad http://www.prlog.org/11712090-software-company-offers-banking-software-to-twelve-nigerian-microfinance-banks-for-free.htmlLagos – October 31, 2011 – As their contribution to the microfinance sector, an indigenous firm, iTrends Software Limited is offering their premium microfinance banking software to twelve (12) microfinance banks in Nigeria for free. http://www.prlog.org/11709196-hillsdale-high-school-students-raise-over-17000-for-microloans-to-end-poverty.htmlThrough a partnership with NamasteDirect, and the San Mateo Rotary Club, The Hillsdale Effect, has been able to provide microloans and business mentors for impoverished women. Students have visited Guatemala for a first-hand experience. http://www.prlog.org/11687678-yes-there-are-crises-in-microfinance-but-only-in-certain-cases.htmlRecent microfinance webinar asked the question: "Is Microfinance really in a Crisis?" Conclusion, in general, microfinance remains a powerful tool to help alleviate poverty. http://www.prlog.org/11683849-new-president-steve-hollingworth-to-lead-freedom-from-hunger.htmlWith enthusiasm for microfinance, education and health protection for the very poor, and 26 years of extensive experience in international development, Hollingworth says he is thrilled to lead the Davis, California-based organization. http://www.prlog.org/11678778-microfinance-is-there-really-crisis.htmlMicrofinance: Is there really a crisis? That is the question posed by an upcoming live webinar on 4 October, organized by Local Voice 4 Development. Panelists include former South African First Lady Zanele Mbeki and UN advisor Sanjay Sinha. http://www.prlog.org/11672557-kazakhstan-is-the-central-hub-of-islamic-finance-for-cis-countries-zubair-mughal.htmlInternational Islamic financial Institutions are ready for doing investment in Kazakhstan http://www.prlog.org/11617664-milaap-becomes-the-first-online-platform-to-enable-global-microlending-to-indias-poor.htmlMilaap is proud to announce that it has become the world's first online lending platform that enables anyone around the world to lend to India's working poor. http://www.prlog.org/11598803-microfinance-and-health-leaders-explore-integrated-programs-for-india-july-2627-2011.htmlMicrofinance and health leaders will meet in India to explore opportunities for collaboration between the health and microfinance sectors for millions of the Indian poor. http://www.prlog.org/11597398-islamic-microfinance-network-imfn-now-unlock-for-membership-worldwide.htmlIslamic Microfinance Network ( IMFN ) opens for membership for Microfinance instituions http://www.prlog.org/11585095-islamic-microfinance-can-work-with-all-the-microfinance-models-of-the-world-zubair-mughal.htmlIt is related to International Seminar on Financial inclusion for Central Asia, the Caucasus and South Asia organized by Asian Development Bank Institute in which Islamic Microfinance also discussed in details. http://www.prlog.org/11543442-freedom-from-hunger-receives-best-practices-in-global-health-award.htmlThe award recognizes a program that effectively demonstrates the link between health, poverty and development and highlights the efforts of individuals dedicated to improving the health of disadvantaged and disenfranchised populations. http://www.prlog.org/11535732-islamic-microfinance-can-eliminate-the-poverty-from-the-world.htmlThis Conference Release related with the Press conference which was held today ( 10th June, 11) at National Press Club Islamabad to provide the solution of Poverty Alleviation Through Islamic Microfinance http://www.prlog.org/11510452-human-faces-of-microfinance-impact.htmlBreakthrough white paper examines methods for using client stories to understand impact http://www.prlog.org/11497534-pakistan-hosts-worlds-largest-conference-on-islamic-microfinance.htmlAlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics is going to be organize world's largest Islamic Microfinance Conference for Poverty Alleviation. http://www.prlog.org/11473089-promote-projects-initiatives-and-services-that-have-maximised-both-business-and-social-returns.htmlC5 is proud to announce the Global Microfinance Achievement Awards 2011. These awards are designed to recognise and highlight both innovation and performance within the microfinance marketplace http://www.prlog.org/11466175-market-report-bangladesh-commercial-banking-report-q2-2011-published.htmlFast Market Research recommends "Bangladesh Commercial Banking Report Q2 2011" from Business Monitor International, now available http://www.prlog.org/11450680-islamic-microfinance-only-solution-to-worldwide-poverty-alleviation.htmlInternational Conference on Islamic Microfinance in Islamabad - Pakistan http://www.prlog.org/11439640-microfinance-investment-summit-geneva-edition.htmlMake Your Plans to Attend the Premier Deal Making Event for World Leaders in Microfinance Investment. http://www.prlog.org/11424580-chartered-financial-assistance-acquires-prima-commercial-fund.htmlPlans to Spin-off a Private Equity Firm Called Chartered Prima Capital http://www.prlog.org/11386222-new-market-research-report-india-commercial-banking-report-q2-2011.htmlNew Financial Services market report from Business Monitor International: "India Commercial Banking Report Q2 2011" http://www.prlog.org/11379986-rafi-micro-finance-inks-mou-with-usc-pinoyme.htmlAround 10,000 people are needed to fill the vacancies of the micro-finance sector in the Philippines. Dual Training System-Competency Based Education of the Micro-finance Capacity Program is designed to address this. http://www.prlog.org/11375446-endeavor-supports-college-of-charleston-students-participating-in-global-brigades-program.htmlEndeavor provides round-trip airfare for College of Charleston students who are traveling to Honduras to provide financial education to poverty-stricken communities in Honduras. http://www.prlog.org/11366136-benefits-of-integrating-microfinance-and-health-protection-services-published.htmlOxford Journals' Health Policy and Planning has published a paper on the benefits of integrating microfinance and health protection services for very poor families and says the program should be expanded. http://www.prlog.org/11336646-harnessing-value-of-rural-india-harva-acquires-empowering-outsourcing-sourcepilani.htmlGurgaon based rural start up HarVa with an integrated model combining skill development, Rural BPOs, community farming and microfinance announced its acquisition of leading rural BPO provider SourcePilani for an undisclosed amount in cash and stock. http://www.prlog.org/11290529-freedom-from-hungers-microfinance-and-health-protection-continues-to-help-worlds-poor.htmlThe positive impact of value-added microfinance is undeniable—and finally the real potential of microfinance is beginning to be embraced around the world. http://www.prlog.org/11265978-micro-finance-industry-blood-suckers-encounter-growing-global-hostility.htmlThe hostility toward microfinance is a sharp reversal from the praise and goodwill that's been showered on it in last decade. Philanthropists and investors poured billions into non- and for-profit micro http://www.prlog.org/11238247-global-microfinance-investment-congress.htmlWelcome to the 4th Annual Global Microfinance Investment Congress http://www.prlog.org/11221631-creation-investment-social-ventures-fund-announces-final-fund-closing-of-32-million.htmlCHICAGO, IL – January 14, 2010 – Creation Investments Social Ventures Fund I, a global Microfinance private equity fund, completed its final closing on December 15, 2010 with total committed capital of $31.8 million USD. http://www.prlog.org/11201176-2011-global-microfinance-investment-survey.htmlThe survey is here once again! Below you'll find a link to the 2011 survey and a list of 5 MFI candidates to receive our donation. We chose candidates from around the world, and we want you to decide the winner! http://www.prlog.org/11164872-freedom-from-hunger-wins-best-practices-and-innovations-award.htmlFreedom from Hunger is pleased to have won InterAction’s Best Practices and Innovations award for "Health and Microfinance: Leveraging the Strengths of Two Sectors to Improve Food Security." http://www.prlog.org/11157907-sun-co-founder-khosla-promotes-micro-finance-to-end-indian-poverty.htmlVinod Khosla, billionaire VC & Sun Microsystems co-founder, was already among world’s richest when he invested in SKS Microfinance, a lender to poor women in India. Roaring success of SKS’s IPO has enriched him by ~ $117 mn http://www.prlog.org/11150689-donating-1-for-every-new-member-that-joins-our-linkedin-group.htmlWe'll donate a dollar for every new member added to our Microfinance linkedin group. In addition to our donation, all new members will receive a free Powerpoint or PDF presentation from our 3rd annual Global Microfinance Investment Congress http://www.prlog.org/11150255-finca-announces-director-of-regional-information-technology-for-eurasia.htmlMaksym Burenko joins FINCA International as Director of Regional Information Technology – Eurasia