How Small Loans Create Big Change

Based on the principles of self-help and free enterprise, microfinance is a proven methodology for breaking the cycle of poverty by granting small loans to help local people develop businesses and thus become self-sufficient and improve their standard of living.

Attend this conference to learn more about microfinance initiatives throughout the world and how you can get involved.

Agenda

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Conference Registration

9:00 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. Conference Welcome & Introduction

9:10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Microcredit 101

9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Transition from Plenary to Breakout Sessions

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session 1

1a. Microfinance in Africa

1b. Microfinance in Latin America

1c. Microfinance in North America

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session 2

2a. Microfinance in Africa