http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/02/01/leaders-in-the-field-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-microfinance-ii Comments for "Leaders in the Field Weigh in on the Future of Microfinance (II)" en http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/02/01/leaders-in-the-field-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-microfinance-ii <p><p style="padding: 5px; float: left;"><img src="http://www.nextbillion.net/files/images/ACCION capital markets event.img_assist_custom.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image img_assist_custom" width="150" height="100" /></p>This is the second post on CGD’s event – check out <a href="/blogs/2007/01/31/leaders-in-the-field-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-microfinance-i">yesterday’s post </a>to read more. <br /> <br /> At the Eyes Beyond the Prize event yesterday several major themes emerged: how to keep the spirit of microfinance present as it grows and incorporates external forces like governments, investors, and development agencies; how to promote efficiency, improve distribution channels, offer more diverse services, and increase transparency and regulation; which business models should be built upon and which are outdated; how to promote growth rather than just improving quality of life.<br /><br />(This post continues past the break; click &quot;Read More&quot; to continue) <br /></p><br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/02/01/leaders-in-the-field-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-microfinance-ii">read more</a></p> http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/02/01/leaders-in-the-field-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-microfinance-ii#comment Microfinance Strategy The Policy Agenda Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:57:27 -0500 Lauren Abendschein 3821 at http://www.nextbillion.net