Microfinance in the field

Nienke Harmsen is Oikocredit's Officer Internal Communication, and is in Bulgaria for the Study Tour 2012. From May 13 until May 18, Nienke will visit agriculture and credit cooperative partners throughout the country. She will be joined by Oikocredit volunteers, staff and investors.

Clients at the Center: questions are easier than answers

"Do we understand the underlying needs for financial services of poor people?" The result immediately demonstrates the reason for debate. 35% of those present agree with the statement, 36% disagree!

04-12-2011 • Ben Simmes
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Entrepreneurs for environment: appreciating the distributors

Today in Kampala, Barefoot Power held a customer appreciation event for their most important customers in Uganda delivering renewable lighting to people in rural areas. Distributors came from all over the country to share in the celebration.

31-10-2011 • Tom Keleher
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More than finance: cooperatives providing market access

On the last day of project visits, we woke up early because Carina (Country Manager Peru) gave a presentation to a conference of coffee and cocoa cooperatives held in Tingo Maria.

10-10-2011 • Liesbeth Sijtsma
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Microfinance plus: promoting best practice

Today we concluded the field work relating to the assessment of Janalaksmi Financial Services Private Ltd (JFSPL) and its compliance with the Client Protection Principles presenting our preliminary report to the Executive Team.

16-09-2011 • Ging Ledesma
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Microfinance in the field

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Nienke Harmsen Varna, Bulgaria

Clients at the Center: questions are easier than answers

Entrepreneurs for environment: appreciating the distributors

More than finance: cooperatives providing market access

Microfinance plus: promoting best practice