Course: Basics of Microfinance

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Welcome Video from the Intstructor

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  Welcome Video Video Time
Module 1 Microfinance: A Pillar of Financial Inclusion and Empowerment
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  Module 1: Microfinance: A Pillar of Financial Inclusion and Empowerment File
  
  Powerpoint 2007 presentation
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  Intro to microfinance URL
- Quiz
  
  Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Microfinance Models and Approaches: A Spectrum of Empowerment
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  Module 2: Microfinance Models and Approaches: A Spectrum of Empowerment File
  
  Powerpoint 2007 presentation
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  Garmeen Bank Model (group lending) URL
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  interview with Muhammad Yunnus URL
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  Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Regulatory Framework for Microfinance: A Balancing Act between Growth and Protection
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  Module 3: Regulatory Framework for Microfinance: A Balancing Act between Growth and Protection File
  
  Powerpoint 2007 presentation
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  A Framework for Regulating Microfinance Institutions: The Experience in Ghana and the Philippines URL
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  Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Innovation in Microfinance: Reshaping the Landscape of Financial Inclusion
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  Module 4: Innovation in Microfinance: Reshaping the Landscape of Financial Inclusion File
  
  Powerpoint 2007 presentation
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  M-banking and Microfinance URL
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  Blockchain for Banking Industry URL
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  The CGAP Experience - expanding financial services using PAYGO Solar URL
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  Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Critiques of Microfinance as a Development Tool: A Balanced Perspective
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  Module 5: Critiques of Microfinance as a Development Tool: A Balanced Perspective File
  
  Powerpoint 2007 presentation
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  The Dark Side of Microfinance URL
- Quiz
  
  Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: Ethical Considerations in Microfinance Practices: Upholding Social Responsibility
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  Module 6: Ethical Considerations in Microfinance Practices: Upholding Social Responsibility File
  
  Powerpoint 2007 presentation
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  What should we charge the poor? Ethics in Microfinance URL
- Quiz
  
  Module 6 Quiz
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