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Drew Meyers currently runs ESM Exec Designs, a design shop specializing in corporate and personal blog design. Travel addict managing Oh Hey World, a travel blog focused on generation X & Y, and real estate technology enthusiast. In his free time, Drew enjoys reading, traveling the world, spending time with passionate people, and is active member of the microfinance community.
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Category Archives: Microfinance
Workshop on Capacity Building for Partnerships and Invest in Mekong Region
There’s an upcoming microfinance event taking place in Cambodia, put on by BWTP (Banking With the Poor). What (main event): Workshop Building Partnerships in Microfinance This three (3) day training course is designed for management of a range of microfinance providers and other stakeholders, including MFIs, banks, insurance companies, NGOs and government agencies. The course [...] Continue reading
The Launch of Luminis -The First Web-based, Analytical Platform Focused on Microfinance Funds
From Microrate: January 12, 2012, Washington D.C. – On December 20, 2011, MicroRate, with the support of LuxFLAG and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, launched Luminis™ the first web-based, analytical platform focused on microfinance funds, also known as microfinance investment vehicles (MIVs). With the success of microfinance and the growing interest in impact investments that [...] Continue reading
A Question for Those with Experience with Mobile Tech and Microfinance
Think big. If there were no cost/funding restrictions, what would the perfect platform for microfinance be that included mobile banking? Everything (client and MFI) managed from a SMART phone. Is Mifos the only project with momentum? Or are there other platforms that exist under the radar? Any thoughts, opinions, or questions would be appreciated. Continue reading
Interview with Casey Wilson on Cross Over 2011
Here’s an interview with Casey Wilson, the Co-Founder of Wokai.org in China: Continue reading
Microfinance Program Manager at Citi
For those looking to get into the microfinance world, Citi has a program manager, VP-level, opening in Miami worth taking a look at. From their website: Location: Miami, FL, US -This VP position is an officer-level, strategic position responsible for creating, planning, coordinating, and disseminating a microfinance project and/or initiative – This position must ensure [...] Continue reading
Grameen Tech Events in September
For those in the Seattle area and interested in Grameen’s Mobile Health Program, Grameen Foundation Technology Center is hosting two events this month: Breakfast Date:Â Wednesday, September 21 Time:Â Doors open at 7:30 a.m., program from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Speakers:Â John Tippett, Mobile Health Technology Program Manager and David Edelstein, Vice-President, Technology Programs Place:Â Grameen Foundation Technology Center [...] Continue reading
