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
CGAP representative Xavier Faz has worked with low-income clients in Mexico for over 20 years. Take a look at the video below to see some of the examples he found when looking at the financial needs of people living in poverty near Mexico City. You can learn more about Faz’ approach in his paper A Structured Approach … Continue reading
Check out these short and easy video guides to selecting a poverty assessment tool and using the USAID’s Poverty Assessment Tools (PATs). Also visit our resource pages on poverty measurement, available in English, Spanish, and French.
Pro-Poor Principles series On 15 May 2013 we announced our Pro-Poor Principles in a blog post, found here. In this continuing series of blog posts, we will elaborate on the path that brought us to these Pro-Poor Principles of microfinance. The principles will inform both the learning environment in our community of practice, as well … Continue reading
Missed our meeting this month? Watch the video below, featuring presentations on the following Poverty Measurement tools: Participatory Wealth Ranking (PWR) Food Security Survey Poverty Assessment Tool – USAID (PAT) Progress out of Poverty Index – Grameen Foundation (PPI) ENGLISH Poverty Measurement Resources ESPAÑOL Resumen del 03 de abril 2013 en español Para la Medición … Continue reading
Para la Medición de Pobreza Hola a todos y bienvenidos a la reunion de Poverty focused Microfinance Community of Practice. Ahora introduciremos a nuestra invitada especial para la reunion de hoy – Margaret Richards. Ella ha trabajado con SEEP Network, Save the Children y otras organizacion en el campo de Medicion de la Pobreza. Durante … Continue reading
Enquête sur la Sécurité Alimentaire (Food Security Survey) Freedom from Hunger Enquête sur la Sécurité Alimentaire Classement par évaluation participative de la richesse (Participatory Wealth Ranking) Sur le PWR Poverty Assessment Tool (PAT) USAID Manuel pour la mise en œuvre de PAT: Télécharger Voir Par pays Progress out of Poverty Index (PPI) Grameen Foundation Description … Continue reading
Encuesta sobre la Seguridad Alimentaria (Food Security Survey) Freedom from Hunger Encuesta sobre la Seguridad Alimentaria ¿Qué es la Encuesta de Seguridad Alimentaria? Poverty Assessment Tool (PAT) USAID Manual de implementación de Herramientas para la Medición de Pobreza de la USAID Descargar Ver Por país Progress out of Poverty Index (PPI) Grameen Foundation Descriptión Guías … Continue reading
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