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From the Archives

Economic Development Restores Dignity

Previously filed under: Asia, Microfinance
Pam Eser of Mercy Corps discusses her work with their microfinance and economic development programs around the world.

From the Archives

Microcredit Project for Africa

Previously filed under: Africa, Microfinance
The G8 is proposing a microfinance initiative with the support of the African Development Bank.

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Small Loans Make a Big Difference

Countries: Afghanistan
Previously filed under: Asia, Microfinance
A Mercy Corps microfinance project in Afghanistan focuses on providing group lending to Afghani women to finance small-scale enterprises.

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Is Microfinance Too Rigid?

Previously filed under: Asia, Microfinance
Three practical ways in which to create flexible loan products

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Microfinance Travels Fast in a Poor Country

Previously filed under: South America, Microfinance
Amid economic and political turmoil, Haitian banks have woken up to the fact that microfinance is an essential part of business.

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Microcredit Loans the Best Helping Hand

Previously filed under: Asia, Microfinance
One way to alleviate poverty - help the impoverished, help themselves.

Breaking News

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 05:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 05:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

In Departure, China Invites Outside Help

New York Times - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 02:59
China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan as President Hu Jintao visited the area affected by the earthquake.

The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama

New York Times - Wed, 05/14/2008 - 15:38
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.

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