Microfinance Gateway Bulletin - 07 May 2014

Weekly Bulletin 01 May - 07 May 2014 The Gateway Guide: 5 Must-Read Blogs and Articles of April This week, we present five noteworthy blogs and articles that highlight some of the current hot button issues in the world of financial inclusion. LATEST IN THE LIBRARY  Dynamic Effects of Microcredit in Bangladesh Khandker, S.R. & Samad, H.A. World Bank Examining the effects of microcredit programs in Bangladesh   The Promise of Microfinance and Women's Empowerment: What Does the Evidence Say? Pomeranz, D. Ernst & Young  Evaluating the promise of female empowerment in the global microfinance expansion   Cash Continues to Play a Key Role in Consumer Spending: Evidence from the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice Bennett, B., Conover, D., O'Brien, S. & Advincula, R. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Highlighting the role of cash in consumer transactions   A New Financial Access Frontier: A Framework for Disability Inclusion Goldstein, J. Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion  Defining the framework for the successful financial inclusion of persons with disabilities   View all in the Library >>  ANNOUNCEMENTS Finance in Motion Opens New Regional Office in Yerevan Posted: 07 May 2014 Source: Finance in Motion   2014 Edition of J.P. Morgan and GIIN Annual Impact Investor Survey Released Posted: 06 May 2014 Source: J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.   Accion Venture Lab Invests in Web-Based Lender StreetShares.com Posted: 05 May 2014 Source: ACCION View all Announcements >> Affiliate language sites   Español| Français | عربي SUBMIT PUBLICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, JOBS & EVENTS  FEATURED PUBLICATION Financial Inclusion and Development: Recent Impact Evidence Cull, R., Ehrbeck, T. & Holle, N. CGAP  Summarizing the impact of inclusive financial markets UPCOMING EVENTS  Webinar: The Importance of Monitoring - An Inside Look at The SAVIX 13 May 2014 The SEEP Network   The 11th Overview Course of Financial Sector Issues 19 May 2014 - 24 May 2014, United States World Bank   AMiDA (Academy for Microfinance Development in Asia) 2014 21 May 2014 - 25 May 2014, Indonesia MICRA Indonesia   3rd International Conference on Bancassurance in Africa 25 May 2014 - 28 May 2014, Zambia West Africa Business School   The New World of Financial Inclusion: What Role for Microfinance? 27 May 2014 - 28 May 2014, Turkey Microfinance Centre   CEO & Senior Leaders Roundtable 2014: The Future of SME Finance 29 May 2014 - 30 May 2014, Turkey Small Business Banking Network, SME Finance Forum   View all Trainings  & Events >> The Microfinance Gateway is your online resource for knowledge and professional development opportunities in the global microfinance community.  NEWS | TRAINING AND EVENTS | TOPICS | LIBRARY | BLOGS |  JOBS | BULLETINS   © 2014 CGAP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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