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Last updated on 14 February 2008

FDI and job creation in China

This paper examines the effect of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on job creation in the Chinese manufacturing sector. (International Centre for the Study of East Asian Development: 2007) More info >>

Five strategies to minimise foreign exchange risk for microfinance institutions

This paper highlights some strategies than can be employed by microfinance institutions to reduce their foreign exchange risks. (SEEP Network: October 2005) More info >>

Financial sustainability, outreach and impact

Analyses the failures and successes of credit programs aimed at small farmers. (International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI): Nov 2002) More info >>

Lessons from the field: ICTs in microfinance

Use of new information and communication technologies by microfinance institutions to increase their reach and efficiency. (Digital Dividend: 2004) More info >>

Sustainability in microfinance

Looks at financial longevity, systems and processes. (Sa-Dhan: the Association of Community Development Finance Institutions) More info >>


 

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