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9 Articles

The Dangers of Being an MFI Loan Officer

The Dangers of Being an MFI Loan Officer

Microfinance

Mar 2010

In Defense of “High” MFI Interest Rates

In Defense of “High” MFI Interest Rates

Microfinance

Feb 2010

Holiday Greetings – KF9 on Christmas

Holiday Greetings – KF9 on Christmas

Microfinance

Dec 2009

What Do Kiva Lenders Expect to Hear from Kiva Borrowers?

What Do Kiva Lenders Expect to Hear from Kiva Borrowers?

Microfinance

Dec 2009

After the Deluge – Election Violence and a Tropical Storm in Mindanao

After the Deluge – Election Violence and a Tropical Storm in Mindanao

Microfinance

Nov 2009

The Savings behind the Interest

The Savings behind the Interest

Microfinance

Nov 2009

The Most Bizarre Client Interview (Part 2 of 2)

The Most Bizarre Client Interview (Part 2 of 2)

Microfinance

Nov 2009

The Most Beautiful Client Interview (Part 1 of 2)

The Most Beautiful Client Interview (Part 1 of 2)

Microfinance

Nov 2009

Bayanihan from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

Bayanihan from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

Microfinance

Oct 2009

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