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Microfinance Criticism
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With a group of people who largely agree microfinance, it becomes all to easy to slip into a routine of accepting the industry as a whole. I came across the piece below and wanted to share it…Continue

Tags: jonathan, lewis, news, impact, criticism

Started this discussion. Last reply by ARCIA COLON Aug 12, 2012.

Roodman: Microcredit in India and US subprime crisis
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David Roodman writes at the Aid Watch Blog:"As Vivek Nemana …Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Murphy Nov 29, 2010.

Microfinance has made a tremendous contribution to inclusive growth?
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I was just shared the following quote: "Microfinance has made a tremendous contribution to inclusive growth." I want to put it to the smart minds here and see what you all think. Is the statement…Continue

Tags: inclusive growth, microfinance

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Murphy Nov 30, 2010.

Call for Nominations: 2010 Aid Blog Awards

I thought of coming up with a clever name, but felt that it would be too trite to have some small name, so I am just going to call them my 1st Annual Aid Blog Awards. What I want to do is to…Continue

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About Me: Blogger at A View From the Cave and Huffington Post. Interested in sustainable aid and development. Learning through sharing about microfinance through SEEP. Be sure to follow me @viewfromthecave am always looking to learn from the people who are a part of this network.

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NBC Is Killing it! (in a good way)

Elmira Bayrasli*, super author and Wonderment Woman, just pointed out a clip from this weekend's SNL that tackles idealism. She says:

This clip from last night’s Saturday Night Live captures what’s wrong with the rampant idealism put forward in…

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Posted on November 15, 2010 at 11:52am

Happy Friday! (a quick laugh)

Tom (Aziz Ansari), giving Mark advice on what to get Ann for Christmas in Parks and Recreation last year:

“Women love diamonds, even the super left-wing chicks who saw Blood Diamond and cried. When they get one, they’re like ‘Yea! Give me more blood diamonds. Make them extra bloody.”

Posted on November 12, 2010 at 2:12pm — 1 Comment

Lesson Learned About International Volunteering and Development from The Office

The most recent episode of The Office features a group of young people going to build a school in a Mexican village. While probably not the intent of the writers, the parody of international volunteering provides some useful tips for those who are considering going on similar trips and development in general.…

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Posted on November 9, 2010 at 7:03pm — 5 Comments

The Office Does Aid (Rapid Post)

Ever clever, NBC’s The Office starts off as an episode about the christening of Pam and Jim's daughter but ends up with Michael and Andy going on a mission trip to Mexico. There are some great lines/digs that Aid and Development people will find to be pretty accurate. I am going to do a more comprehensive post, but wanted to share this before the videos expire.

Favorite Line:

Andy: "We'll probably screw up everything anyway."

Michael: "Would… Continue

Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:08pm

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At 5:50pm on December 13, 2010, Nicardo Neil said…: Nah, I'm not that into baseball. Not very popular in Jamaica. I'll watch when the Yankees are on but thats about it. But Pats all the way!!! (Did you see what we did to the Jets and Bears?). And, finally....Glory Glory Man United!!!

At 5:43pm on November 16, 2010, Mark Fitzsimmons said…: Not at all, and I didn't mean to seem like I was correcting you. I knew what you were saying - just wanted to clarify for readers who may not yet be familiar with any of this discourse.

It's a worthwhile discussion to have at any rate - if I get some time, maybe I'll post it as a discussion topic. Anyway, thanks for your response!

At 5:05am on November 7, 2010, Naiomi said…: Hi Tom,
I'm staying in the fine town of Eldoret. You were not too far. What took you to Malava? I'm doing well having lived here for a few years now working with the AMPATH program. It is a great part of the country! Feel free to check out what we are doing at www.ampathkenya.org.