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February 6, 2013
Microinsurance penetration set to double by 2020, to 1 billion people
According to the Microinsurance Network, the global penetration of microinsurance is set to reach 1 billion people in 2020. The current reach of microinsurance spans a total of 500 million people. This projects a 100 pc increase in scale in less than a decade. Read more here.
February 6, 2013
Saving circles preferred over banks in Pakistan
Millions of Pakistanis save billions of rupees through what is called ballot committees. These are informal interest free saving circles, where the same sum is contributed by each member every day, week or month. This is practiced by housewives, students, office workers, shopkeepers, even high-society ladies, and the collector who […]
February 6, 2013
Smart Campaign certification is a clear step towards responsible microfinance
The Microfinance CEO Working Group has recently announced the launch of Smart Campaign Client Protection Certification Programme, a new certification that recognizes institutions meeting adequate standards of care in protecting microfinance clients. According to the MFI CEO working group, client protection has been recognized as the most important aspect of […]
February 6, 2013
Where are the poor: Lessons to share from BRAC’s poverty ‘graduation programme’
Identifying the poorest of the poor is perhaps a problem that many grapple with – impact investors, aid agencies, companies looking to create markets and conduct CSR activities and more. BRAC, which started experimenting with its ‘poverty graduation’ programme. The poorest of the poor are the people who aren’t even […]
February 6, 2013
Microfinance in Myanmar: Sector Assessment
This joint IFC and CGAP report brings to light a number of facts about the potential of microfinance market in Myanmar – a country where demand for microfinance exceeds supply four times, fewer than 20 in a 100 have access to financial services, and most people must rely on abusive […]
February 6, 2013
Solid Solar to electrify rural Jammu & Kashmir
Solid Solar, a company providing solutions for commercial and industrial applications using solar and thermal energy, is now on the mission to electrify rural Jammu and Kashmir in India. The company has been distributing solar street lights, home lighting systems and lanterns to villages in the area. Read more here.
February 6, 2013
Clinton announces new commitments and partnerships for GACC
In this post, new alliances, with both multilateral organizations as well as private sector organizations have been formed to further the agenda and reach of GACC, the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves. Read more here.
February 6, 2013
OPIC & GE finance clean cookstove project in East Africa
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and the US Government’s development finance institution is partnering with GE to take strides in progressing the cause of clean cookstoves in East Africa. An amount of US$4 million will be used by BURN Manufacturing Co. (BMC), the project’s US sponsor to set up […]
February 6, 2013
Prakti: Using women empowerment
This feature on clean cookstove social enterprise and GACC (Global Alliance for Clean Cookstove) partner Prakti, delineates the enterprise’s three pronged approach to ensure clean cooking adoption – women empowerment, creating value at the BoP and using local insights to the enterprise’s advantage. Read more here.
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