Elon Microfinance Initiative

09/26/2015

Microfinance plays a major role in today's society in promoting more inclusive development and growth.

For those interested, the Brookings Institution will be having an event on October 5 (monday) from 2-3:30 EST on the subject of delivering inclusive growth. Some of the speakers at this panel will include experts from the UN, Center for Global Development, and even a member for the President's National Economic Council!

On the RSVP link below, there's a section to register for the webcast. This is a great opportunity to hear from experienced experts in these fields.


http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-watch-inclusive-growth?utm_campaign=Global+Economy+and+Development&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=22351320&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--caxbGx7jZ_UdWZZL2KinwFMxeXAbH1YJG0ScODBxCwPLlrTkty1vJmiyfdQRmsAEAsfXp6UX87clarXhk4iGkSZQA0Q&_hsmi=22351320

Since the onset of the financial crisis, the question of how to unlock new sources of productive employment and strengthen the contribution of economic growth to progress in broad living standards has become an increasingly important concern for political and business leaders in developed and develo…

09/25/2015

After Shawn's awesome talk yesterday, I thought I would bring about this Room For Debate article from the NY Times from last year.

These are quick 1-page arguments from the issue of volunteering. See which sides you seem to align with more...

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/04/29/can-voluntourism-make-a-difference

As students, retirees and others head abroad this summer in search of experiences volunteering, are they really looking to help others or just themselves?

09/25/2015

Thanks to everyone who attended Shawn Humphrey's presentation tonight! We definitely heard some interesting discussions on what it means to truly help others, and reflecting more on where our donations and time should go to.

Lastly, we want to thank the Doherty Center for being able to co-host this event!

09/24/2015

Don't forget everyone that today Shawn Humphrey will be speaking at the Innovation House later today at 6:30. It'll be an awesome event on the issues of microfinance, entrepreneurship, and service!

For those who don't know, it's literally where West End restaurant is, just opposite the train tracks (it's the building that looks like a church).

09/22/2015

Just a reminder, don't forget to go for the Job Expo tomorrow from 2-5:30 in the Alumni gym!

It is a great chance to meet with new people, hear about new firms, and great opportunities ahead!

Also, if we can get 10 people to come in and register their names under EMI, we can get $100 in funding! Come if you can.

09/16/2015

Don't forget, we have our meeting today at 6 in KOBC room 242!

We'll be discussing more about our refugee project which might be our biggest highlight for EMI this year!

09/11/2015

Roughly 2 billion people today lack access to a bank account and other credible markets. Yet, countries across the developing world, namely Tanzania, Kenya, and India have made major strides in increasing and promoting digital and financial inclusion.

This webinar at the Brookings Institute provides some interesting insights as to the progress that has been made and numerous impacts which include increased education, its impacts on microfinance groups, and improvement in women's rights.


http://www.brookings.edu/events/2015/08/26-financial-digital-inclusion-progress-west-villasenor

On August 26, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings held a forum to launch the 2015 FDIP Report and discuss key research findings and recommendations.

09/10/2015

Today kick-started EMI's first meeting of the year!

A special welcome to the new members at EMI. We're so happy to have seen so many new faces and look forward to having you in our club. It's going to be an awesome year!

09/04/2015

Once again folks, EMI will be at the org fair today from 4-6. We look forward to seeing some new faces for our group this year!

09/03/2015

Just a reminder: Elon Microfinance Initiative will be at the Org Fair tomorrow from 4-6.

We're hoping to get some new people in and hope to see as many people as possible!

03/06/2015

10/06/2014

Elon Offers Winter Term Microfinance Class

For the second time in three years, Elon Microfinance Initiative is co-sponsoring a Winter Term study abroad course in 2015. The course, entitled Micro-Finance Sustainable Agriculture (GST 470) will involve in-class sessions at Elon and a 9-day adventure in Peru. Associate Professor of Finance Chris Harris is leading the class. Students will meet on campus for the first week of class, then travel to one of the most diverse countries in South America for more than a week. [ 169 more words. ]