MIX released today issue #14 of the MicroBanking Bulletin (MBB) Spring 2007 [download online version here]. Feature articles include possible implications of global climate change for microfinance.
In the article, the authors (Paul Rippey and Elisabeth Rhyne) state that ' Microfinance is not usually considered to be one of the key players in addressing the global warming challenge — unlike, for example the transportation and energy sectors. However, on investigation, the extensive networks of MFIs, branch offices, field workers and customers will be implicated in climate change issues to a surprising extent. As good corporate citizens, MFIs can and should take actions, including awareness-raising among their clients, advocacy with policy makers, and modeling of climate-conscious practices in their own businesses.'
A direct link to the climate change article here.
A Web Log about Transparency and Sustainability in Finance (TSF).
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Need Support from MFIs to Complete Survey
A survey was developed by CGAP's Social Performance Taskforce to help finalize a list of core social performance indicators that can be used to track the social performance of MFIs on a wide scale (e.g., on the MIX Market)
The survey should take about 1 hour to complete. Feedback of MFI's is considered CRITICAL and we thank you for taking the time to participate in the survey, before May 25, 2007. The results of the survey will be presented at the next Social Performance Taskforce meeting (Paris, June 10–12), and a limited number of survey respondents will be invited to share their thoughts in person with Taskforce members.
More information and the survey itself can be found here (
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=962093704522)
En Español:
El Taskforce de Desempeño Social quiere SU retroalimentación para escoger INDICADORES CLAVES DE DESEMPEÑO SOCIAL. Se presentarán los resultados de la encuesta en la siguiente reunión del Taskforce de Desempeño Social (Paris, 10-12 de junio).
Favor de enviar sus respuestas antes del 25 de mayo, 2007. Para acceder la encuesta Presione aquí.
The survey should take about 1 hour to complete. Feedback of MFI's is considered CRITICAL and we thank you for taking the time to participate in the survey, before May 25, 2007. The results of the survey will be presented at the next Social Performance Taskforce meeting (Paris, June 10–12), and a limited number of survey respondents will be invited to share their thoughts in person with Taskforce members.
More information and the survey itself can be found here (
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=962093704522)
En Español:
El Taskforce de Desempeño Social quiere SU retroalimentación para escoger INDICADORES CLAVES DE DESEMPEÑO SOCIAL. Se presentarán los resultados de la encuesta en la siguiente reunión del Taskforce de Desempeño Social (Paris, 10-12 de junio).
Favor de enviar sus respuestas antes del 25 de mayo, 2007. Para acceder la encuesta Presione aquí.
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