Microfinance: Is there really a crisis?

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep. 29, 2011 - Until recently, Microfinance was globally perceived as one of the most powerful instruments in the fight against poverty. Today, media are shining a spotlight on reported abuses, the public is asking questions, funders are losing interest and governments are considering intervention. The Local Voice 4 Development (http://www.localvoice4development.org) webinar aims to dispel the perception of crisis and solicit opinions, information and perspective from key industry leaders.

Amsterdam-based organizer Bob Bragar, a highly regarded professional within the industry, hopes the webinar will raise awareness and bring people together to understand what is really going on in the industry. Panelist will share their insights from different organizations working on the ground around the world. “This webinar is not just a presentation,” says Bragar: “It will be a place for discussion where everyone will be encouraged to interact.”

Panelists include:
   Zanele Mbeki (South Africa), former First Lady and chair of the Women's Development Bank Trust
   Sanjay Sinha (India), managing director of Micro Credit Ratings International and a member of the UN Advisors Group on Inclusive Financial Sectors
   Luis Derteano Marie (Peru), president of Grupo ACP, a leading microfinance investor in 10 countries throughout Latin America
   Mikhail Mamuta (Russia), director of the Russian Microfinance Center and president of the National Partnership of Microfinance Market Stakeholders
   Damian von Stauffenberg (Germany), founder of MicroRate, the world's first rating agency specializing in microfinance

To attend, REGISTER HERE http://cc.readytalk.com/r/9sm3caq4lorn

About
Information about this webinar can be found on line at http://www.LocalVoice4Development.org. The organization is dedicated to the idea that local leaders are the key to solving local problems: "We believe in development. We believe in dialogue. And we believe that local voices must lead this dialogue if action to combat poverty is to have lasting effect. Our mission is to provide a forum for committed people around the globe to confront the slow pace of progress. We are here to talk and, more importantly, to listen."

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Local Voice 4 Development's mission is to strengthen economic and social development in poor countries, we provide an internet platform for local leaders and experts to express their views.

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