Microfinance
Microfinance is a powerful tool in the anti-poverty toolkit to help people in challenging economic conditions have a more prosperous life. This course...
Show MoreMicrofinance is a powerful tool in the anti-poverty toolkit to help people in challenging economic conditions have a more prosperous life. This course...
Show MoreStudents will be analyzing real-time case studies from around the globe and interacting Boston-area financial professionals and beneficiaries.
Newly offered IGL class, Microfinance and Financial Inclusion taught by Adam Grenier
Students will have the opportunity for an in-depth experience with microfinance by lending money through Kiva, a micro-finance loan organization, to a business owner of their choice.
Marsha Mendes of The Fletcher School spoke with students about the overlap between language, development, and finance, specifically as it pertains to her research in Guinea-Bissau on local saving and spending patterns.
Guest speaker Guy Stuart talks about Microfinance in Kenya and how they use M-Pesa, a phone-based money transfer service.
Guest speaker Ivan Mbowa talks about how Tala allows people without a credit history to take out loans immediately. He focuses his discussion on the necessity for this type of service and especially how it is helping Kenyans.
Microfinance Students engage in a discussion with guest speaker Guy Stuart.