Javier Vaca We are very pleased to welcome Javier Vaca, Executive Director with Red Finaciera Rural (RFR), to the Truelift Steering Committee. Welcome Javier! Carmen Velasco, ProMujer Founder and Truelift Steering Committee Co-chair, welcomes Javier’s new role with Truelift: “For Truelift, having Javier Vaca as a member of our Steering Committee is of great value and … Continue reading
Truelift Steering Committee member, Alex Counts (President and CEO, Grameen Foundation) talks about behavioral economics as a lens to view poverty alleviation efforts. In particular, Alex discusses how the brain functions when it perceives scarcity. The findings he recounts are quite illuminating. Take a look at both parts in this two part series – they … Continue reading
Laurence Bottin We are pleased to welcome Laurence Bottin, Senior Analyst with Planet Rating, to the Truelift Microfinance Technical Review Committee. Welcome Laurence! Planet Rating has selected Senior Analyst Laurence Bottin as their Microfinance and Technical Review Committee representative with Truelift. Laurence has been with Planet Rating since 2011, beginning as an analyst for Latin America. … Continue reading
Sybil Chidiac We are very pleased to welcome Sybil Chidiac, current Senior Technical Advisor Learning and Knowledge Management of Access Africa programs with CARE USA, to the Truelift Steering Committee. Welcome Sybil! Anne Hastings, former CEO of Fonkoze and current Truelift Steering Committee member, comments on Sybil’s new role with Truelift: “Sybil is a great choice! She … Continue reading
Originally posted on Alex Counts' Blog about Fonkoze and Microfinance in Haiti:
Last Thursday, I attended an event honoring and celebrating Anne Hastings’ 17 years of service in Haiti, as she recently transitioned into a volunteer and governance role. Of the hundreds present, 12 people invited to speak for three minutes each — some Haitians,…
Ananya Roy We are delighted to announce new Truelift Steering Committee member Ananya Roy, Distinguished Chair in Global Poverty and Practice department at the University of California, Berkeley. Welcome Dr. Roy! Dr. Roy is Professor of City and Regional Planning, Distinguished Chair in Global Poverty and Practice, and Education Director with Blum Center for Developing Economies. … Continue reading
Alex Counts, President and CEO of Grameen Foundation, discusses his experience at the Financial Inclusion 2020 Global Forum in a blog post this week. Highlights include his dissection of the term “financial inclusion,” a discussion of Gender, Technology, and Human Networks, and his emphasis on client advancement: “While it is essential to pursue a rigorous client protection framework … Continue reading
Ging Ledesma We are very pleased to welcome Ging Lesdema, Director social performance and financial analysis with Oikocredit, to the Truelift Steering Committee. Welcome Ging! Larry Reed welcomes Ging’s expertise on the Steering Committee: “Ging and Oikocredit represent the best of ethical investors. They go out of their way to make sure their investments match their … Continue reading
Ayesha Wagle We are pleased to welcome Ayesha Wagle to the Truelift Steering Committee. Chris Dunford, Executive Committee Co-Chair for Truelift, discusses the valuable experience Ayesha will bring to Truelift: “Ayesha’s experience and wisdom will help the Steering Committee address two major needs. First, based on her career in the financial industry and most recently as … Continue reading
Chris Dunford We are very pleased to announce the election of Chris Dunford as Co-Chair of the Truelift Steering Committee. Chris was part of the founding committee of Truelift back in 2010 (then known as the “Seal of Excellence for Poverty Outreach and Transformation in Microfinance”) and has served with dedication on the Steering Committee … Continue reading
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