ATLANTIC EUROPE
EDUCATION
Youth financial education is the key to ensuring sustainability of financial services.
WESTERN AFRICA
MICROINSURANCE
MicroEnsure sets itself apart from other microinsurance products in Ghana by using mobile phone payment technology and charging small monthly premiums. (By Richard Leftley)
microAGENDA
May 8-10th, 2012 join the world’s leading social impact innovators for SOCAP. Malmö University, Sweden.
| Innovation: “flatform” of the microinsurance program By Alex M. Dimaculangan |
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Latvian entrepreneurs report regained optimism
A recent study by Citadele Bank indicates a renewed sense of optimism among Latvian entrepreneurs.
ISLAMIC BANKING
Ethica launches Islamic Finance certification in Bangladesh
The Dubai-based institute to offer online program in country where microfinance began.
ETHICAL BANKING
CGAP stresses client-centered approach in new report
CGAP and IFMR's report outlines holistic model for sustainable banking in low-income areas.
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CRISIS Eurozone risks breakup as Greek caretaker steps in  The future of the Mediterranean country's eurozone status remains up in the air. |
MICROINSURANCE |
| Healthcare and microfinance: a winning combination |
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MOBILE BANKING |
INITIATIVES
Brazil launches financial inclusion initiative
The joint effort between the Central Bank of Brazil and Sebrae will increase banking services for the financially excluded.
MICROCREDIT
Hillary Clinton backs Yunus in Bangladesh
U.S. Secretary of State has announced her support of the Grameen Bank founder.
EDUCATION
MasterCard and EARTH University launch scholarship program
120 young leaders will benefit from educational opportunities in sustainable development.
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MICROINSURANCE Agricultural microinsurance in Sub-Saharan Africa  Microinsurance offers safety net for farmers facing extreme weather and fluctuating markets. |
MICROFRANCHISING |
| Microfranchising: a creative solution to poverty |
MICROCREDIT |
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