In this final post in our series on SEF, we are taking a look at how Truelift Assessment and the Pro-Poor Principles have guided SEF’s priorities moving forward. Speaking again with John de Wit and Esido Mushwana, we will learn how the Truelift Assessment helped SEF make changes in their operations that further encourage positive … Continue reading
In this second post in our series on Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF), a recognized Truelift Achiever, we will be speaking with John de Wit, Founder and Managing Director of SEF, and Esido Mushwana, Research & Development Manager, on their experience with poverty-focused microfinance and Truelift Assessment. Hear firsthand why Truelift Assessment was important to SEF, … Continue reading
In Manila, Philippines this October the Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) was honored as a one of the first seven Milestone MFIs recognized by Truelift. Recognized at the Truelift Achiever milestone, SEF received the highest total score of all those assessed by Truelift for their strong model of poverty-focused microfinance in South Africa. Over the next … Continue reading
Last Friday in Manila, Philippines, Truelift recognized the first “Milestone MFIs” to have undergone Truelift Assessment at the Microcredit Summit Campaign’s Partnerships against Poverty Summit. These MFIs stated their commitment to pro-poor microfinance practice, and have been recognized by Truelift for the milestones they have reached thus far along the path. The Pro-Poor Principles framework defines four … Continue reading
Truelift is a global initiative to push for accountability in pro-poor development. Truelift is a trust mark – in microfinance and other forms of social business – to signify commitment to positive and enduring change for people affected by conditions of poverty. What does Truelift do? • Defines and recognizes Pro-Poor Principles for social business. … Continue reading
The Pro-Poor Seal of Excellence recently concluded a beta testing phase with seven microfinance institutions representing a variety of regions, sizes, and legal forms. The following are the high level reflections from the tests, categorized by the linkages with the existing Social Rating tools, Indicators, and Recommendations. Links with Social Ratings: There exists good overlap … Continue reading
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