CGAP Events

Cracking the Nut 2012

Erin Scronce — 5/21/12 11:42 AM

The Cracking the Nut 2012 Conference is the premier global event on leveraging public-private partnerships to develop rural and agricultural markets and identify investment opportunities along rural and agricultural value chains. Register by Friday, May 25.

Microfinance Technology Summit

Erin Scronce — 5/18/12 12:48 PM

This conference will guide MFIs in the use of new technology, focusing on topics such as increasing reach, developing effective IT strategies and building internal capacity through staff training.

Transformational Microfinance Latam

Erin Scronce — 5/4/12 1:38 PM

Multi-channel strategies to improve reach, increase transactions, & deliver new products.

Transformational Microfinance Latam

Erin Scronce — 5/4/12 1:38 PM

Multi-channel strategies to improve reach, increase transactions, & deliver new products.

Strengthening Governance in Microfinance

Erin Scronce — 5/4/12 1:30 PM

On Tuesday, May 15, CGAP's Kate McKee will present preliminary findings from her recent research on governance in the microfinance industry in a webinar hosted by the Social Performance Task Force. For participation information, please visit the Microfinance Gateway.

Extending the Conversation on Reaching the Poorest

Erin Scronce — 4/25/12 12:14 PM

On May 2-4, join moderators from CGAP, Trickle Up, Fonkoze, The Carsey Institute, and Freedom from Hunger to discuss the merits of various interventions—from the graduation model to savings groups—that are designed to help the poorest, the most vulnerable, and the hardest to reach triumph over/overcome poverty. Help us better understand the landscape of poverty outreach by sharing your experiences as well.

CGAP Event: The Search for Inclusion in Kenya's Financial Landscape

Erin Scronce — 4/6/12 11:57 AM

On April 25, Susan Johnson will discuss the challenges that formal services face in the search for financial inclusion in Kenya at an event hosted by CGAP.

CGAP Event: Electronic G2P Payment Systems

Laura Boyle — 3/8/12 9:19 AM

On March 21, CGAP hosted an event on electronic G2P payment systems in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and South Africa. The presentation and archived video are now available for viewing.

US SIF 2012 Conference, Sustainable Investing in Action

Laura Boyle — 3/21/12 2:30 PM

This event offers a unique opportunity to network with leaders of the sustainable and responsible investing community, and to learn about new approaches, trends and policy developments in the field (Washington, DC, 2-4 May 2012).

Lessons Learned from Strengthening the Poorest

Erin Scronce — 3/19/12 4:21 PM

Negotiating your way out of poverty is often a life-long or even intergenerational challenge, where any small progression can be undone by an illness in the family or a natural disaster. This seminar will highlight lessons learned from innovative practices and research that support ultra-poor households in transitioning from meeting basic needs (especially food security) towards economic self-reliance.