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!

About THINKmf

THINK Microfinance was inspired by a trip to Honduras, where four University of Pennylvania students assissted in structuring Fundacion Cosecha Sostenible Honduras (FOCOHSO)’s fledgling microfinance institution in the rural areas around Yoro (about two hours out from San Pedro Sula).  The students concluded their project with a FUCOHO Presentation [Spanish] (see FUCOHO Honduras Project [English Summary]); however, they realized that they did not know or understand nearly enough to provide any conclusions that were both actionable and valuable.

So we, the students, created an independent course at the Wharton School’s Management and Finance departments, complete with syllabus and lectures; the course culminates in a final project [to be provided].

This is a place where we want people like us to share their microfinance knowledge, resources and experience.  We have provided the entirety of our lecture (currently still in progress) and hope that both students and professionals can share their intellectual wealth with the rest of us.

Thanks in advance and we look forward to hearing from you!


Posted by Anton on Oct 30 2006 under General




2 Responses to “About THINKmf”

  1. Elisa Sitbon Says:
    April 15th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    To whom It may Concern.

    I am the Executive Director of PlaNet Finance in the US, and wanted to iniate contact with your organization.

    One of our representant from Argentina, will be in NY from April 17th to April 20th and I was thinking it could be interested for both of you to meet.

    Please contact me by email: esitbon@planetfinance.org

    Best,

    Elisa Sitbon
    Executive Director
    PlaNet Finance US

  2. Sarah Says:
    November 30th, 2009 at 11:06 am

    Hello,

    My name is Sarah and I work for a company that is producing a Microfinance conference that I thought you might be interested in.

    Would you be interested in writing about it on your blog or posting a press release in exchange for a free pass?

    There’s more info on the site that I typed in above.

    Thanks,
    Sarah

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