Post-Conflict Microfinance in Congo Featured in March 2004 Issue of Microfinance Matters

Publication Date: 2004
Published by: United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

Other feature articles include Leasing for Small and Micro Enterprises and Remittances and Migration from Latin America

Microfinance in Post-Conflict Democratic Republic of Congo

With prospects for political stability on the rise, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is witnessing a renewed interest from the international donor community. While the World Bank – managed program for reconstruction and rehabilitation constitutes the most notable and sizeable recovery initiative, various attempts at supporting the local microfinance industry are also underway. In fact, many donors are including microcredit components into their larger post-conflict projects. Read the full article: When, Where and How: Donor Struggles in Congo’s Microfinance Recovery

Other feature articles in this month's online newsletter include:

Featured Guest: H. E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury
Q&A with H. E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations

Public Sector Effectiveness
Alliance Capital and Deutsche Bank, as well as two international experts in the field of microfinance from ACCION International and Finca International, share their views on how the public sector can become more effective at deepening financial sectors.

Leasing for Small and Micro Enterprises
An ILO Guide for Designing and Managing Leasing Schemes in Developing Countries

Bonds Across Borders
Remittances and Migration from Latin America and the Caribbean

Microfinance Deal To Benefit 30,000 Poor in India
Grameen Foundation-USA Plays Catalytic Role to Bring Capital to the Industry

E-Banking for the Poor
A Discussion of MicroSave’s Recent Virtual Conference on E-Banking for the Poor

Access the full newsletter online: Microfinance Matters - March/April 2004