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Haitian Entrepreneurs

Zafen: Redefining "Interest" in the Changing World of Microfinance

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Rev. Robert Maloney C.M., New Orleans, Daughters of Charity, Islam, Rotary International, Hands Together Cooperative, Chicago, DePaul University, Laura Hartman, Social Progress, Microfinance, Zafen, Microloan Interest, VentureWalk Business Partners, Haiti, Desiree H. Young, Jean-Claude Fleurantin, Abu Noor Abdul-Malik Ryan, Jim Luce, Haitian Entrepreneurs, Humanitarianism, Social Responsibility, Qard Hasanah, International Development, Hurricane Katrina, Daughters of Charity Ozanam School, Congregation of the Mission, Qur?An, World News
Jim Luce

Microfinance has taken a beating lately for shifting far afield from its humanitarian origins. It's become a good idea gone bad. But all is not lost.

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Zafen: New Interest-Free Microloan Initiative Launched for Haiti

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Read More: Robert Maloney, Microloans, Economics, Chicago, DePaul University, St. Louise De Marillac, Laura Hartman, Haitian Diaspora, Business Ethicist, St. Vincent De Paul, Haiti, Haitian Hometown Associations Resource Group, Katleen Felix, Haitian Business, Haitian Entrepreneurs, Roman Catholic, Jacmel, Vincentian Family, Hhtarg, Zafen, Centre, Mirebalais, Bethsaida, Ile-a-Vache, New York News
Jim Luce

Haiti provides fertile ground for economic experiments. Its people are ready and willing, and when the right program hits, everyone will benefit. Zafe...

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