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Oikocredit, is a private 35 year old global Development Financing Institution that responds to the needs of businesses that create income for financially disadvantage people and contribute to the local community development.
Established in 1994, the Regional Office East Africa is based in Kenya. It covers countries like Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, benefiting many small entrepreuners and clients
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16-11-2011
This week's Global Microcredit Summit in Valladolid, Spain, has brought together all levels of the microfinance industry to exchange experiences, best practice and visions on the future of microfinance.
Ben Simmes, Oikocredit's director of Social Performance and Financial Analysis, is blogging daily from the event, reflecting on his time with fellow industry experts and how to tackle the challenges of fair finance. Read Ben's insights.
Also keeping us updated from the summit is Rien Hazeleger, Oikocredit's deputy director Eastern Europe and Central Asia. His updates will appear throughout the week on Oikocredit International's Twitter profile.