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Bringing market-based solutions to Latin America and the Caribbean to promote social change.
Feb 9, 2011.
A Vision for Home Improvement in Paraguay
Low-income families will be able to access the loans they need to repair, expand, or improve their homes. They will also receive financial literacy training to help them manage their financial responsibilities.
Feb 9, 2011.
Small Farmers, Big Dreams
PepsiCo, along with the OM initiative, will scale a pilot program to incorporate small farmers into its sunflower supply chain. This will give them the chance to expand and enter the formal economy.
Feb 9, 2011.
Corporate Clients as Distribution Agents for Microloans in Chile
Where others see obstacles, Chile’s Banco de Crédito e Inversiones (BCI) sees opportunities by pursuing business options in the low-income microenterprise market.
Feb 8, 2011.
Strengthening Women’s Entrepreneurship
Mibanco, Peru’s fifth largest commercial bank, is adding a new dimension to its growth strategy: bundling loans with training to specifically strengthen women’s entrepreneurship.
Feb 8, 2011.
Public Utility Company Extends Financial Democracy in Colombia
EPM decided to extend financial democracy, enabling more low income customers to enter the formal banking and credit system and hence buy more basic goods at less cost.
Feb 8, 2011.
Mi Tienda's Innovative Rural Supply Network
Mi Tienda focuses on benefiting small grocery stores in communities with populations of less than 5,000 inhabitants.
Feb 8, 2011.
A Leap Beyond Microfinance: Bundling Microloans with High Impact Social services
The new Global Partnerships Social Investment Fund 2010 seeks investments in Latin america that are financially sound, competitively strong and with projects displaying an exceptional level of social impact.
Feb 8, 2011.
Public Private Partnership for Low Cost Housing Investments
El Salvador has developed a unique and sustainable financial business model that enables low-income consumers to improve and expand their homes.
Feb 8, 2011.
New Tools for Housing Finance in Peru
The IDB is providing a US$10 million investment to enable Peru’s microfinance institutions to either initiate or expand their housing finance operations.
Feb 8, 2011.
