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Congrats! Anyone know more?

Jkalan — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:59:05 -0500

Congrats to MEC for such an innovative and integrated approach to developing the clean energy sector of the BOP. Also, thanks to Grace for her fantastic reporting and keeping us informed on all the developments! I am a University of California student recently returning from studying development in New Delhi, and working for ITDG in Kathmandu. I am currently researching BOP investment strategies and success in poverty alleviation through the renewable energy and micro finance sectors in India and China. I was wondering if anyone knows of schemes such as this, or renewable energy development investment by the private sector in China, as I have had a very difficult time finding information! This site has been an invaluable resource for me, and I thank everyone who contributes and everyone who is working so hard innovating unique solutions to improve the conditions of those in poverty. Best, Jon jonathan_kalan@umail.ucsb.edu

yes

madrid man — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:20:25 -0500

I think that idea is from India, where they have had this kind of loans for 15 years.

Long-term commitment ensure long-term success

Nopp — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:03:48 -0500

Clean energy is a very good source for local poor, but the problem is (according to my conversation with local people) the providers of such energy abadoned the clean energy projects after few or several years leaving local people to take care of maintenance etc. Local people could do it only if everything goes well, otherwise they also abandon the projects. My suggestion is clean energy providers should have a long-term plan for helping them, do not assume they can do the job after some years. Probably, they know how, but they can not do.

Financing small scale enterprises; problems and prospects

chijioke — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:19:18 -0500

please, can you help me with the relevant materials for the above subject. I am doing research work on the topic and will be glad if useful case studies are attached. Thanks, chijioke

Microfinance in Nigeria

Taiwo — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:13:35 -0500

Pls I want more info on the rles of microfinance in Nigeria for my project

The Status of Marketing in Nigerian Small Business

Akande Adedoyinsola — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:50:57 -0500

Hello, i would be grateful if i could be supplied the materials to write on my project in school on the above topic. Ideas from other people would be highly appreciated. Regards, Akande Adedoyinsola

submission of cv

seriki lukmon.b — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:45:44 -0500

hi, i wud like to submit my cv to all this microfinance bank but no addres or email to reach i wud be glad if u people can be of help thank u and GOD bless.

microfinance

prashant — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:31:09 -0500

helping people like robin hood is wrong. governments tend to take from rich and have social programs to help poor, but in reality spend most of the funds in administration of such scheames. for social justice and upgradation of poor and needy, must be looked from their point of reference and what they really want and need. and how they can get those things in the future on their own. like environment problems today, most of the problems are created by us and those living simple lives are sufferers. we should reduce our consumptions of energy and resources and wastage thereof and let them find on their own their happiness and remove all restrictions that we may have imposed in our progress.

welcome to the space mec

angela atchison — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:01:28 -0500

the momentum building around clean energy enterprise in emerging markets is truly exciting, and the opportunities are vast. welcome to MicroEnergy Credit Co and congratulations on winning the GSVC, from E+Co www.eandco.net. although E+Co operates on the larger side of SME development, providing seed capital ranging from $25K-$200K, we do similar work to that of both MEC and Green Microfinance. E+Co has been in operation for 14+ years, and served to date 4+ million people in the developing world clean energy services. we believe in building an empowering relationship with our entrepreneurs, providing business development services and ongoing assistance as they provide energy access to their communities. E+Co offsets 3.3 million tons of carbon annually through the operations of our 173 enterprises worldwide. we recently launched Energy Cures www.energycures.org to promote awareness of the linkages between energy and poverty. check out the video here http://www.energycures.org/theissue.php

Green Microfinance - Energizing Microfinance

Elizabeth Israel — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:06:08 -0500

We at Green Microfinance would like to add to the discussion: Green Microfinance (GMf) [a leading pioneer in promoting clean energy for the BOP] was formed in 2002 specifically to assist microfinance institutions (MFIs) in developing clean lending products for financing clean energy technologies. We believe that sustainable energy practices by microenterprises and microfinance institutions contribute to sustainable global economic development and reduce the impacts of climate change on the poor. Our team consists of climate change experts, microfinance specialists, and energy engineers, who are experts on on micro energy systems. We advise on solar, micro-hydro, micro-wind, and village-scale biofuel systems, linking with clean energy technology providers. We advocate biofuel systems that use biomass, which is not produced on productive forests, grassland or cropland. We foster links between the clean energy technology providers and microfinance institutions (e.g., creating partnerships between solar distributors and MFIs.) Regarding the Clean Development Mechanism, our team provides assistance, application, and investor identification of CDM in the developing world. Please visit our website to learn more of Energizing Microfinance - India and Haiti. Our team of seven has just completed our five year plan and our goal is to reach 15 MFIs in the next 5 years, impacting 170,000 beneficiaries. We welcome your comments and inquires. Thanks and congratulations to MEC! info@greenmicrofinance.org www.greenmicrofinance.org

A comparative analysis of the economic factors that affect

chinenye praise — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:45:38 -0500

i am a final year student writing my project please i want to know A comparative factors that affect the performance of managers in Nigeria.

Congratulations

Francisco Noguera — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:15:48 -0500

This is true innovation and one of the most exciting posts I have read in a while. Congratulations to the team and I look forward to following the lead of your work! Only one question comes to mind after reading this piece. Does the business plan include specific low-cost technology suppliers in developing countries? If so, will MicroEnergy's role include providing the link between those suppliers and local MFIs?

All the best,

Francisco

Dear sir, i am an

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:06:00 -0500

Dear sir, i am an international student in the Uk studying MBA finance.Pls kindly assist with relevant materials relating to this dissertation topic: The impact of micro finance on smes in nigeria. Thank you.

Request for paper

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:46:11 -0500

Pls i will want copy of this paper for my project. Thank you.

I need help!

ogala iko jonathan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:47:22 -0500

Hello,my name is ogala iko jonathan a student of Kogi state University,department of management scince.I am writing a project on the topic 'the problems of financial management in small scale enterprises'.And I realy need current materials to enable me carry out this research work. I will be gratefull if I can get any material from you. OGALA IKO JONATHAN