THINK Microfinance.org
An independent, open-minded and development-oriented microfinance discussion network
THINKmf | A Microfinance Discussion Network
Started by an independent study course at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, THINK Microfinance is a portal where students and professionals interested in sustainable social development through microfinance can share their intellectual wealth, including microfinance knowledge, resources and experiences. Please share!- Primary File: An Introduction to Microfinance (.ppt)
- Resources: Chapters 4 & 5 of The Microfinance Handbook (link)
Sep 23 : An Introduction to Microfinance: Context and History
Wharton Microfinance Independent Study Lesson 1C
This lesson provides a general background and context for microfinance. In particular, it highlights the necessity to focus on understanding geographic and cultural context, as well as more general historical introduction.
Lesson Resources


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September 25th, 2008 at 7:12 am
microfinance gets huge hype during lastthree decades.stared with social objective, now changed track for commercial sucess. so bad for poor.