Microfinance

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Comment by Erle Frayne Argonza on May 28, 2008 at 11:01pm

Good morning, Partners! I've begun to share notes about my development experiences (pls see blog articles). Many engagements were related to enterprise development and development finance (including micro-finance). Happy viewing!

Comment by Rosemarie Nillasca on May 20, 2008 at 9:09pm

Thank you for inviting me to join Microfinance Group. Yes, I'm happy to join the group and share my skills.

I have a masters degree in finance and my professional experience from commercial & development banks includes managing funds catered to SME. In development work, I have a chance to work in microfinance project of CARE-Phils. and for overseas, I worked in Africa assisting women's group in micro-finance and product development including marketing. While here in southeast Asia, I also worked in the SME sector promoting micro-enterprise development and microfinance. I also conducted microfinance workshop in a refugee camp in Thailand.

Based on my various experience, I developed my own workshop/training module for people with limited skills in running their micro-finance projects/enterprises.

It would be great if I can help other people or organization.

Comment by Wilfredo Mercado on May 20, 2008 at 9:07am

Hey Joseph,

This is not about master's degree in mocrofinance, and i don't know if this will interest you. But ADB Institute is offering Microfinance Training of Trainers. It's a 3-month distance education for microfinance practitioners. Registration is ongoing. Fee is $300 but you pay only $50 and ADBI looks for sponsors for the balance. You can visit ADBI website if you are interested.
Willy

Comment by joseph karanja on May 6, 2008 at 7:04am

hi guys.
hope you are all well.I am really impressed by Marcus for having come up with this idea of starting the MF forum.
I have over six years experience in the micro finance/micro enterprise sector having worked as a development finance officer and lately as a product development officer,where I have managed to tailor some products for the poor active,including the agricultural finance products.

Does anybody know of any organization awarding study grants in micro finance or anyway I would get a study scholarship to pursue a masters degree in development and micro finance from martyrs university in Uganda starting this year 2008 October,I already have an admission on the same..

Will really appreciate every ones advice.
Thank you in advance
keep well

Comment by Gregory C on May 5, 2008 at 4:57pm

Marcus,
Thank you for your help. I have checked out some of these wbsites in the past, but a little refresher can never hurt.
Thanks Again,
Greg

Comment by Marcus Westling on May 5, 2008 at 2:28pm

Hi Greg,

You are probably aware of these links already but thought I might suggest them anyway just in case you're not. I hope they are helpful as you look for jobs in the microfinance sector.

1) The European Microfinance Network

2) The Microfinance Gateway

3) Microfinancejobs.com

Comment by Henry Abawag on May 5, 2008 at 4:01am

Hi,

My name is Henry and I do have a few years experience in Micro-finance. Would love if anybody could network with me on microfinance opportunities. I was involved in microfinance policy and product development in Papua New guinea. Anybody who can give me opportunities to work and network with microfinance institutions?, Thanks

Comment by Gregory C on May 3, 2008 at 4:09pm

I am also hoping to work at an MFI (In the States or abroad) after I graduate and would appreciate any advice regarding steps I need to take or people I could get in contact with. Thanks!

Comment by Gregory C on May 3, 2008 at 4:08pm

Hi everyone,
My name is Greg and I am very interested in Microfinance. I am the founder and president of the microfinance club at my college. We plan to raise money from the college and local community and use that money to make microloans in a nearby city experiencing severe economic hardships. We are working with local NGO to identify strong candidates and disperse the loans. It has taken a while, but it seems like we are fairly close to being able to make our first loans. I would appreciate any advice about how to operate an MFI in the United States and am more than happy to offer whatever insight I can for similar operations.

Comment by Development Crossing on May 3, 2008 at 3:52pm

Welcome to the Microfinance group! We hope you take the opportunity to connect with other professionals working in the microfinance sector. Thanks for joining!