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Why Capital Good Fund Believes in Green Collar Entrepreneurs
Friday, July 31, 2009
Authored by Andy Posner
The idea of green collar jobs—defined by Green for All as jobs that do something for the planet, pay living wages and provide opportunities for upward mobility—has become ubiquitous among politicians, social and environmental advocates and businesses. This should come as no surprise, particularly in the current economic climate: after all, who can argue against creating more jobs for American families—jobs that also enhance our infrastructure, national security and environment?
Posted by Nabeel on 07/31 at 02:00 PM
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The Many Faces of Microfinance
Friday, July 24, 2009
Authored by Jason Kaye
As the microfinance industry grows on both a domestic and an international scale, the forms and functions of microfinance institutions (MFIs) worldwide are evolving. There is a growing effort on the part of MFIs and academics to specifically define microfinance. As MFIs adapt to better address the diverse financial needs of the global unbanked, this becomes increasingly difficult. It is clear that microfinance – simply a term for small-scale financial services generally provided for low-income individuals – comes in many shapes and sizes.
Posted by Nabeel on 07/24 at 08:20 AM
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Charity vs. Business
Friday, July 17, 2009
Authored by Raisa Aziz
CGF recently launched its $100 000 campaign- we’re hoping to generate enough funds by September to finance another 30 loans! All this fundraising talk has brought back discussions of financial sustainability and what that means to a socially-oriented organization.
Posted by Nabeel on 07/17 at 08:07 AM
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The Popping Point
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Authored by Nabeel Gillani
The growth of the microfinance industry worldwide has led to measurable improvements in the standards of living of millions of individuals. A recent blog post in Newsweek however, questions exactly how measurable or drastic these improvements have been. Critics suggest that the social impact claims of many MFIs around the world hyperbolize the true impact, and that the worldwide popularity of this $25 billion industry brings back eerie memories of the recent housing and dotcom bubbles. The post fails to recognize, however, what really is at the core of microlending: A high touch approach, upward mobility, and value creation through economic inclusion.
Posted by Nabeel on 07/09 at 07:22 PM
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Creating a Community Through Entrepreneurship Training
Friday, July 03, 2009
Authored by Jason Harris
A recent New York Times article points to the value that microfinance organizations can create by providing entrepreneurship training in addition to microloans. Not only is this training critical for the success of the individual entrepreneurs, who have often not run a business before, but it also improves the community that the microfinance institution creates.
Posted by Nabeel on 07/03 at 12:02 AM
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