Posts Tagged ‘Inclusive growth’

Microfinance Focus, July 6, 2010: Established in the wake an unprecedented growth in the Indian microfinance space, MFIN (Microfinance Institutions Network) will make constructive efforts to deal with the issues of the sector, says it newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Alok Prasad, in an exclusive interview with Microfinance Focus. With over 35 major industry players ... Full story

By Naagesh, N. Microfinance Focus, Sept. 17, 2009: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending $150 million in loans to Pakistan's Punjab province, as part of a second phase of support for public policy reforms which are designed to boost inclusive growth and the delivery of services. The funds for subprogram 2 of the Punjab Government Efficiency Improvement Program include $75 million from ADB’s ordinary capital resources ... Full story

MicrofinanceFocus, July 21, 2009: The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a Safeguard Policy Statement that will strengthen protections already in place to avoid or minimize the adverse impacts of ADB-supported projects which among others, include focus on capacity development of borrowers. With the approval of the new Safeguard Policy Statement on Monday, the bank has concluded a very extensive and highly consultative ... Full story