If you're a fan of Acumen Fund, or just want to learn more about how they do "social venture capital," check out this event!
Microfinance and the Acumen Fund model
Date:
Tuesday, June 26thTime:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Bank of America, One Bryant Park, 42nd St. Ave. of Americas
A
discussion comparing the approaches of microfinance institutions and
the Acumen Fund’s investment model to highlight how they are different
yet complementary. Jo-Ann Tan (lead architect of the Acumen Fund's
community) will discuss Acumen’s approach to investment across a range
of different investments. Therese Feng (HWW Microfinance Committee
head) will join the discussion providing the point of view of a
recipient microfinance organization and their challenges to ready
themselves for such investment. Case studies, including WaterHealth
International in Ghana and other microfinance institutions that are
pursuing innovative models in agriculture financing/agriculture
extension services will be discussed
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