http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2005/12/14/interview-with-thamel-com Comments for "Interview with Thamel.com" en http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2005/12/14/interview-with-thamel-com#comment-447 The BBC writes about how an Indonesian bank, TV station, and newspaper teamed up to offer a Thamel-like service to local customers. Read more: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4597692.stm">Indonesians Make ATM Sacrifices</a> I especially like the part where those giving animals receive a photo and a letter of thanks.<br class="clear" /> Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:27:25 -0500 Rob Katz comment 447 at http://www.nextbillion.net http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2005/12/14/interview-with-thamel-com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thamel.com/"><img vspace="5" hspace="5" border="0" align="left" src="/image/view/1933" /></a>WRI's latest What Works case study, <a href="http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2005/12/09/case-study-released-thamel-com-diaspora-enabled-development" target="_blank">Thamel.com: Diaspora-enabled Development</a>, is now available through the NextBillion.net <a href="http://www.nextbillion.net/resources/casestudies" target="_blank">Case Studies page</a>. The report documents a Nepal-based marketing and development company that has tapped the resources of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaspora" target="_blank">diaspora</a> to create new opportunities for Nepalese workers, generate cultural value, and help move local businesses in a new direction.<br /><br /><img vspace="5" hspace="5" border="0" align="left" style="width: 93px; height: 130px;" src="/image/view/1998" /><img vspace="5" hspace="5" border="0" align="right" style="width: 95px; height: 130px;" src="/image/view/1999" />I recently spoke with Bal Joshi, founder of Thamel.com, and Bob Granger, his partner in <a href="http://www.thamelintl.com/" target="_blank">Thamel International</a>. They shared their thoughts about the company, where it's heading, and the value it adds to Nepal and other countries looking to tap the resources of the diaspora to enable local economic growth. <br /><br /><b>1. In your opinion, what is the most innovative aspect of the Thamel.com model? </b><br /><br /><b>Bal:</b> My father used to tell me in business, “tel k hernu, tel ko dhara hernu!” Direct translation: “identify the source of the oil, not just the end product!” In plain English, “follow the money.”<br /><br /><br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2005/12/14/interview-with-thamel-com">read more</a></p> http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2005/12/14/interview-with-thamel-com#comment Financial Services General Banking Marketing Successful Models Telecommunications and IT Remittances Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:35:33 -0500 John Paul 2000 at http://www.nextbillion.net