In a sign of its increasing influence on the global financial stage, India has become the newest member of CGAP. India has traditionally been one of the most important proving grounds for a range of financial access initiatives, and its membership in CGAP designates a clear commitment to financial inclusion.
Cracking the Nut 2012: The Cracking the Nut 2012 Conference is the premier global event on leveraging public-private partnerships to develop rural and agricultural markets and identify investment opportunities along rural and agricultural value chains. Register by Friday, May 25.
Microfinance Technology Summit: This conference will guide MFIs in the use of new technology, focusing on topics such as increasing reach, developing effective IT strategies and building internal capacity through staff training.
Watch: Interview with Bindu Ananth, President of IFMR Trust: In this interview, Bindu Ananth discusses an innovative approach to wealth management for the poor that is being rolled out in rural India. The approach involves highly customized financial advice matches a household’s financial situation and aspirations with the right products.
The KGFS Model in India: This paper explores the KGFS model as it is applied in various parts of India.
Volume Growth and Valuation Contraction: This fourth annual Global Microfinance Equity Valuation Survey Report provides benchmarks for the valuation of microfinance equity, both private and publicly listed, to promote market transparency and identify industry trends.
Can Postal Networks Advance Financial Inclusion in the Arab World?: As existing and trusted institutions with large branch networks reaching rural areas, Arab postal networks have the potential to be powerful tools in the fight for greater financial inclusion in the Arab World.