We hope you will join the dialogue and contribute your insights and perspective on the publication topics. The companion publications present a critical analysis of some of the causes, risks, and potential solutions surrounding over-indebtedness in the microfinance industry:
Over-Indebtedness: A Risk Management Approach looks at the leading indicators of the trend toward over-indebtedness and delineates steps that MFIs can take to mitigate the risks should over-indebtedness hit the markets in which they operate.
Over-Indebtedness in Mexico: Its Effect on Borrowers studies the specific threat of over-indebtedness in Mexico by analyzing credit data from a pool of loan applicants, a survey of branch managers, and qualitative interviews with borrowers themselves, many of whom were experiencing or had experienced debt problems.
Please visit the Microfinance CEO Working Group's online discussion forum page to learn more and register to participate in the event.
If you need assistance with registration or have any other questions, please contact Maura Hart, Communications Manager for the Microfinance CEO Working Group at info@MicrofinanceCEOWorkingGroup.org
We look forward to a fruitful conversation!
Best regards,
Michael Schlein, President and CEO, Accion
Steve Hollingworth, President, Freedom From Hunger
Rupert Scofield, President and CEO, FINCA International
Alex Counts, President and CEO, Grameen Foundation USA
David Simms, Network Board Chair, Opportunity International
Rosario P�rez, President and CEO, Pro Mujer
Scott Brown, President and CEO, VisionFund International
Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO, Women's World Banking
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The Microfinance CEO Working Group is a collaborative effort by eight international microfinance organizations - Accion, FINCA International, Freedom from Hunger, Grameen Foundation USA, Opportunity International, Pro Mujer, VisionFund International, and Women's World Banking. The group works together to advocate in favor of responsible microfinance practices and commits to holding their organizations to the highest standards.
