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Margaret E Richards
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Financial Literacy as non-financial service?
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I am at the SPTF Annual meeting and just heard someone talk about how "Nonfinanical services, like financial literacy" are also important.  How is it that some level of financial education is not…Continue

Tags: services, nonfinancial, literacy, financial

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bobbi Gray Jul 15, 2011.

PAT & PPI results
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Have you implemented a PAT or PPI?1. Which tool did you use and in which country?2. What have you done with your results? (ex: Donor reporting? Gained general knowledge about your clients? Used…Continue

Tags: ppi, pat

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brendan Janet Aug 30, 2011.

Evaluation & Data Analysis - what are your organization's training needs?

Primary question: In the financial services industry, is there demand for general skills training in monitoring and evaluation techniques, practices and skills?Secondary questions: -- What M&E…Continue

Tags: data, evaluation

Started Nov 22, 2010

What are YOUR experiences with measuring poverty and interpreting data?
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We've been having a discussion for the past week and a half on the experiences of Trickle Up and Freedom From Hunger in…Continue

Tags: data interpretation, measuring poverty, powg, poverty

Started this discussion. Last reply by Natwijuka Colin Bwempazi Nov 30, 2010.

 

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I am co-facilitator of SEEP's Poverty Outreach Working Group and very excited for a great 2011! I am an education specialist who wandered into the world of financial services several years ago and hasn’t left. I bring my experience as a trainer, teacher and curriculum developer. I am also an e-learning developer --- I made the online PAT training course at www.povertytools.org/PATtraining which is free, covers all aspects of survey implementation and is widely applicable beyond the PAT. Beyond that, I am a researcher and evaluator, currently developing an M&E system for a small foundation that is developing a FREE online university. I was a math professor for several semesters and have lived in Micronesia & Korea. I’ve also done a lot of work with underserved youth, primarily in the US, and it is with those faces in mind that I now strive to work find and share ways to help move the poorest out of poverty and into better lives. (See my LinkedIn profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretrichards - you should create one too!)
Describe your interests in development
What else am I going to do with my time? We spend over 1/3 of our lives working --- as a mathematician, I believe in efficiency and thus it would be a waste if I spent all that time only benefiting myself. I truly believe that education changes the world. Can you name one problem in the world that isn't directly brought about by lack of education or ignorance that breeds intolerance?

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USAID Poverty Assessment Tools (PAT) Training - Kenya at nairobi, kenya

August 8, 2011 at 9am to August 12, 2011 at 5pm
USAID and The IRIS Center will host an Africa Regional Training of Trainers in the use of USAID Poverty Assessment Tools on 8-12 August in Nairobi, Kenya.  This training is primarily for those USAID implementing partner organizations that need to implement a PAT in order to meet USAID's Microenterprise reporting requirements. Representatives from other organizations are welcome to attend if space permits (usually the case).  USAID staff and partners interested in using the PAT for Feed the…See More
Jul 12, 2011
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Margaret E Richards posted a discussion

Financial Literacy as non-financial service?

I am at the SPTF Annual meeting and just heard someone talk about how "Nonfinanical services, like financial literacy" are also important.  How is it that some level of financial education is not offered to everyone the first time they enter the formal financial system? Why is it considered 'something nice' rather than an essential part of the financial sector?  Everything has a cost - but we wouldn't give someone a car without teaching them how to drive.See More
Jun 22, 2011
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USAID Poverty Assessment Tools (PAT) Training - DC at Washington, DC

May 17, 2011 at 9am to May 20, 2011 at 5pm
The training will be held in Washington DC. Details will be available soon at www.povertytools.org.Please email pathelp@iris.umd.edu to register or for more information.See More
Apr 7, 2011
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Margaret E Richards posted a discussion

PAT & PPI results

Have you implemented a PAT or PPI?1. Which tool did you use and in which country?2. What have you done with your results? (ex: Donor reporting? Gained general knowledge about your clients? Used disaggregated data for some purpose?)3. What else would you like to be able to do with your results?4. What did you think about your results? (ex: higher/lower poverty prevalence than expected, [not] useful, [un]reliable) (Learn more about these tools at…See More
Apr 7, 2011
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Mar 25, 2011
Margaret E Richards posted an event

Speaker's Corner: Strengthening Evaluation of Poverty & Conflict/Fragility Interventions at http://microlinks.kdid.org/groups/speakers-corner/speakers-corner-41-strengthening-evaluation-poverty-and-conflictfragility-int

January 12, 2011 to January 13, 2011
This discussion will focus on practical strategies, indicators and tools developed in a learning network of five USAID grantees (Banyan Global, Columbia University, IRIS Center, Land O Lakes and Mercy Corps). Members of the learning network implemented research grants with the objectives of increasing understanding of the potential or limits of interventions to promote poverty reduction and conflict/fragility-mitigation, developing measures of poverty reduction and conflict/fragility-mitigation…See More
Jan 12, 2011
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Margaret E Richards posted a discussion

Evaluation & Data Analysis - what are your organization's training needs?

Primary question: In the financial services industry, is there demand for general skills training in monitoring and evaluation techniques, practices and skills?Secondary questions: -- What M&E skills does YOUR staff need to improve?-- In general, what topics do you think are most needed within the industry (ex: M&E planning, survey design (quantitative or qualitative), interviewing techniques, sampling, data analysis and interpretation, etc.)?  -- What audience needs this training most…See More
Nov 22, 2010
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Margaret E Richards posted a blog post

Poverty Data Panel - Webinar Summary and Next Steps

There are only a few days left in the official Poverty Data Discussion Forum at http://seepcommunity.com/forum/topics/poverty-data-panel-use. Please share your input today!Here is a summary of the questions brought up so far. We had a great Webinar on Friday afternoon…See More
Nov 17, 2010
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Margaret E Richards posted a discussion

What are YOUR experiences with measuring poverty and interpreting data?

We've been having a discussion for the past week and a half on the experiences of Trickle Up and Freedom From Hunger in collecting and interpreting poverty data.  Attached to this posting you'll find a summary of some of the major questions that have been asked.  A…See More
Nov 17, 2010
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Margaret E Richards posted an event

Poverty Data Panel - live webinar at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/402293123

November 12, 2010 from 1pm to 2pm
Live discussion between Trickle Up and Freedom From Hunger Specialists, talking through challenges in interpreting PPI and other poverty data and taking questions from audience with similar issues.Directions to join are below... if any problems arise, send a skype to margaretelise.1. Please join my meeting.https://www2.gotomeeting.com/join/4022931232. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended.Or, call in using…See More
Nov 11, 2010
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Nov 9, 2010
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Poverty Data Panel - Use & Interpretation Of Survey Results in Mali and India

As uptake of poverty measurement tools increases, so too does the need for better understanding of what their results mean and how learnings can be used to adapt products and services to better meet the needs of the very poor.Update: Attached to this posting you'll find a summary of some of the major questions that have been asked.  …See More
Nov 9, 2010
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Margaret E Richards posted an event

Online event: Poverty Data Panel - Use & Interpretation Of Survey Results at http://seepcommunity.com

November 9, 2010 at 9am to November 19, 2010 at 9pm
As uptake of poverty measurement tools increases, so too does the need for better understanding of what their results mean and how learnings can be used to adapt products and services to better meet the needs of the very poor.Beginning Tuesday, November 9, The SEEP Network’s Poverty Outreach Working Group (POWG) will host an online discussion between specialists from Trickle Up (TU) and Freedom From Hunger (FFH) who will…See More
Nov 5, 2010
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This is an organic group that is home to knowledge exchange on all topics at the intersection of technology, microfinance, and micronterprise development. New group members are always welcome as are questions, opinions, and your participation!
Oct 14, 2010
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Oct 13, 2010
Margaret E Richards posted a blog post

POWG Newsletter: 1 October 2010

Hello everyone –Welcome to another POWG newsletter. The fall has brought with it lots of opportunities for us so see below for some ways to get involved and provide your feedback. More details on each of the items and events below can be found by scrolling down.Action Items:Sign up for new SEEP Community and POWG website!Poverty Innovation Series – facilitator?Poverty Tools Guide: sink or swim?Literature Review: start bookmarking potential pieces to review!Upcoming events:MicroLINKS Speaker’s…See More
Oct 6, 2010
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Poverty Data Panel - Webinar Summary and Next Steps

There are only a few days left in the official Poverty Data Discussion Forum at http://seepcommunity.com/forum/topics/poverty-data-panel-use. Please share your input today!



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Posted on November 17, 2010 at 4:59pm

POWG Newsletter: 1 October 2010



Hello everyone –



Welcome to another POWG newsletter. The fall has brought with it lots of opportunities for us so see below for some ways to get involved and provide your feedback. More details on each of the items and events below can be found by scrolling down.



Action Items:

  • Sign up for new SEEP Community and POWG website!
  • Poverty Innovation Series –…
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Posted on October 1, 2010 at 9:30am

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At 1:08pm on December 28, 2010, okezie nnami ogbonna said…

Hi,Margaret....

My name is Okezie Nnamdi Ogbonna, a representative of Giannis International ltd; an innovative  Social entrepreneurship/Business Development Services Network Agency .we
would like to partner with your organization to help lift enterprising
small Businesses out of the vicious cycle of energy poverty,
unemployment and economic stagnation plaguing the African continent.

Yours sincerely.

Please advice.

MERRY XMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOUR FAMILY,


Okezie Ogbonna

+233248953272

email:giannisintltd@yahoo.co.uk

At 1:18pm on November 9, 2010, Sabina Rogers said…
So has the POWG online conference started?
At 12:52am on October 29, 2010, Devendra Pal Singh said…
hi, congrats on the great work ur doing. I am into social work in Kyrgyzstan, one of the poorest country in Central Asia. there r a lot of UN projects going on here, but still a lot needs to be done. if u have any plans for this area kindly let me know.
best wishes
Devendra
 
 
 

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