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Making Consumer Protection a Reality in Microfinance

Elisabeth Rhyne | Posted 01.23.2012

Elisabeth Rhyne

Across the microfinance industry a deep examination of performance is underway, as well as work to create structures that will incentivize good practices.

Microfinance Leaders Strive to Walk the Walk

Elisabeth Rhyne | Posted 05.25.2011

Elisabeth Rhyne

Vijay Mahajan, founder of the microfinance institution BASIX, and widely regarded as the dean of Indian microfinance, is walking the hot and dusty roads of rural India in his kurta pajama and sandals.

Three Secrets of Safe Microfinance

Elisabeth Rhyne | Posted 05.25.2011

Elisabeth Rhyne

Like sex, microfinance can be safe if practiced responsibly. Recently, however, we've seen that not all participants in the microfinance industry are practicing safe microfinance.