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Using ICE technology for public good

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Governments, at least the Indian ones, are not well known for taking initiatives in finding solutions for its problems using technology. A venture called Mapunity in Banglore is helping the governments reverse such perceptions. It is working on several fronts … Continue reading →

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Steps taken to improve teachers quality

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Bihar is conducting competency tests of its primary teachers. Tests basically consist of simple objective type questions in various subjects generally set for students below Class V. The test has been undertaken in demand to criticism of its selection criteria … Continue reading →

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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(5)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Today’s  issue covers Support to SHGs / JLGs Support to SHGs / JLGs A study sponsored by SIDBI over 7 year period (2001-07) states that there was a unanimous demand from group members in all the villages, that skill development … Continue reading →

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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(4)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Today’s  issue covers Credit Information Bureau and Coercive methods of recovery   Credit Information Bureau As mentioned in the previous issue, MFIs need to be made responsible for curbing multiple-lending. For this it is essential that a data-base is available … Continue reading →

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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(3)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

After a bit of interregnum, series on MFI – Malegam Report continues… Today issues relating to Multple-lending, Over-borrowing and Ghost borrowers   Multiple Lending / Over-borrowing General perception for multiple lending / over borrowing – A deluge of loan funds … Continue reading →

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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(2)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Most of us would be aware that RBI had set-up a committee under the chairmanship of Shri YH Malegam. The Committee has submitted its report. Major contents of the report including the recommendations are being shared with the SRRF Dialogue … Continue reading →

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MFIs – Malegam Report ………..(1)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Most of us would be aware that RBI had set-up a committee under the chairmanship of Shri YH Malegam. The Committee has submitted its report. Starting today, major contents of the report including the recommendations would be shared with the … Continue reading →

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A report on MFI sector conference being held in Delhi

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Rangarajan, government admonish MFI model A Business Standard report – November 16, 2010, 1:30 IST The business model of the microfinance sector must change, emphasized C Rangarajan, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, at a conference on … Continue reading →

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MFIs in the news for wrong reasons…. (3)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

Evolution of Microfinance sector in India While a large number of thrift & credit societies existed in the organised sector employees, microfinance sector ‘to serve the poor and out of formal credit sector’ mainly came into being in India in … Continue reading →

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MFIs in the news for wrong reasons………..(2)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SRRF

We thank both Mr Mathew Cherian and Mr Pradeepta Nayak for their contribution to the debate. This is what ultimately enriches the knowledge, as we get more views and members share their perspectives. Below we continue with the sectoral issues … Continue reading →

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