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October 1, 2012
India: ‘Unthinking’ housing for the urban poor
This study explores the link between adequate housing and a healthier, more productive and progressive environment for the development of the poor. It is based on the study of houses in ‘Resettlement Colony’, Savda Ghevra, Delhi, India. Read more here.
October 1, 2012
India: Shanty prices rise unreasonably higher, conditions remain sub-human
Given a fair comparison of the standard of living, a low-wage earner like a housecleaner in India pays more as rent for her house than the more privileged do. The rental prices of these shanties are increasing without any governmental intervention, while the houses lack all basic amenities like toilets, […]
October 1, 2012
Zambia’s National Housing Policy: Does it work?
This post evaluates the current stance of the National Housing Policy in Zambia, recognizing the backdraws of the housing sector despite the laws in place and examines the best way forward for the country where most of the approved houses had inadequate sanitation facilities. Read more here.
October 1, 2012
Nigeria: EU helps microfinance bank enhance financial literacy
The European Union will be supporting Yola-based Standard Microfinance Bank in starting a training programme which will commence in 2013. Under this programme, small business owners will be trained in financial literacy. Read more here.
October 1, 2012
Nigeria: Central Bank to compile info on all MFIs soon
The Central Bank of Nigeria will soon be compiling a comprehensive database of all the microfinance institutions active in the country. Read more here.
October 1, 2012
Lesotho: Microinsurance for the poor targeted
SUFIL (Support to Financial Inclusion in Lesotho), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Lesotho, the Ministry of Finance, UNDP and UN Capital Development Fund has carried out a study that intends to find out the best means to protect the most vulnerable in the country. The outcome has directly […]
October 1, 2012
EBRD campaigns for gender equality in financial inclusion in Azerbaijan
EBRD or the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development has kicked off a new project in Azerbaijan which will campaign for and promote gender equality in the financial sector through supporting women in achieving access to finance. Read more here.
October 1, 2012
Microfinance leaders launch global appeal for responsible industry practices
Microfinance leaders from across the world recently launched a new campaign called “Global Appeal for Responsible Microfinance”. This is in the form of a landmark document which urges the mobilisation of stakeholder influence and contribution to ensure a ‘strong and principled’ microfinance industry. Read more here and here.
October 1, 2012
Rwanda: AMIR raises RWF 100 million, introduces new billing system
AMIR or the Associations of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda recently completed making contributions worth a total of RWF 100 million, to go to the Agarico development fund. Read more here. AMIR has also introduced a landmark billing system which determines membership fees of the subscribed MFIs based on their respective […]
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