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The “Domino Effect” of Disbursing a Single Microloan

Society Development Committee, or SDC, based in Faridpur, Bangladesh, is a microfinance partner of the Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock and Nutrition Activity, funded by USAID and implemented by ACDI/VOCA. Through this partnership, thousands of people working in Bangladesh’s livestock sector have benefited from microfinance products.

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2012 SEEP Annual Conference: Full conference highlights

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The SEEP Network
The Microlinks team attended the 2012 SEEP Annual Conference. Watch plenary session recordings, read a blog post recap, explore photos from the event, and stay tuned for interviews with conference presenters.

People with Disabilities: Weaving the fabric of change

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Marketlinks Team
Two years ago, Trickle Up began its Microenterprise Opportunities for People with Disabilities program, with the support of USAID, to promote “inclusive development” in Guatemala.

Key Takeaways on the Payment Card Ecosystem, Its Risks, and Rewards

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Marketlinks Team
Seminar presenters Jack Williams (Paymentcard Services), Susan Smith (U.S. Department of Justice), and moderator Maria Stephens (USAID) reflect on the electronic payment card ecosystem and the ways that these systems are used and misused.