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Essma Ben Hamida of Enda Inter-Arabe discussed the impact of Tunisia's revolution on microfinance.

At the 2011 conference, Sanabel Chairman Hassan Faried talks about Sanabel's work and the theme of the conference.

Motaz Al Tabaa, Alexandria Business Association, on Egyptian microfinance

At the 2011 Sanabel Conference, CGAP's Mohammed Khaled talks about the state of Islamic microfinance.

At the 2011 Sanabel Annual Conference, Executive Director Ranya Abdel Baki disucsses Sanabel's work in the MENA region, the current state of Arab microfinance, and the conference proceedings.

At Breakfast Seminar #60 on June 15, 2011, Mike Field of ACDI/VOCA presented on his experience with achieving sustainability in development projects by using the systems approach. After reviewing his own definition of sustainability—which involves ongoing efficiency improvements as well as expanding both the depth and breadth of benefits—Field talked about systemic forces which can either help or hinder sustainability.

MFC Interviews 2011: Key Takeaways from Georgie Breskovski

Reposted from USAID's Impact blog, Microenterprise Development office Director Shari Berenbach shares some insights from the Cracking the Nut conference.

Cracking the Nut Interviews: Viktor Ezenwoko, Executive Director Diamond Bank Plc

Jesse Last, Root Capital, on the 'missing middle'

Kris Ozar, CRS, on Agroenterprise in Ghana

Rebecca Savoie, Land O'Lakes Foundation, speaks on the foundation's current project in rural finance.

Famous Russian scammer is expanding into the area of Microfinance

According to the report, credit and reputations were ranked as highest risks for the microfinance industry

Reviewing Elizabeth Dunn's presentation on evaluations, why we do them and how we can do them better

Billy Jack (Georgetown) and Claire Alexandre (Gates Foundation) discuss M-PESA, the successful mobile banking scheme.

A commentary on a seminar organized by the Financial Inclusion Forum of DC dedicated to impact investments.

Exploring peer-to-peer (P2P) lending in microfinance

The 2011 report addresses recent controversies within the field of microfinance and announces a new initiative under development

Describes the evolution of TechnoServe's approach from business plan competitions to SME promotion to “business acceleration"

Мухаммада Юнуса, пионер микрокредитования и нобелевский лауреат, 2 марта был снят с должности генерального директора основанного им же самим банка "Грамин" (Сельский Банк)

A recap of USAID Breakfast Seminar #57, "Making Markets Work for the Poor: Experience, Results and Lessons from Katalyst"

Discussion on “Wireless Democracy: Innovation in Africa” address important issues that ICT providers face when operating in Africa

In 2010 Shari Berenbach, the new Director of USAID's Microenterprise Development Office, filmed a video segment for the 2010 SEEP Annual Conference with former MD office directors Beth Rhyne and Kate McKee.

The Microlinks team was on the move for the 2010 AgKnowledge Share Fair in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 18-21