2009 Microfinance Colloquium

Banking on the Future: Microfinance as Service

The colloquium explored different implementations of Microfinance and included experts on Microfinance from academia, faith based and practicing organizations and focused on the links between the Microfinance and the philosophy of Servant Leadership.

Colloquium Publication

"Banking on the Future: Exploring Microfinance as Service September 29, 2009 Proceedings" is now available.
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Speakers and Bios

The Spread of Microfinance Through HOPE
Presented by Katie Nienow

Speaker Bio and Abstract | Video

Financing Small Enterprises Through Mudharabah
Presented by Yahsob Al-Eryani, Ph.D., Kais Aliriani, MBA, and Manal Al-Asbahi

Speaker Bios and Abstract

Conflicts in Microcredit: The Battle over Mission and Sustainability
Presented by Warner Woodworth, Ph.D.

Speaker Bios and Abstract | Video

Capital Markets Style Risk Assessment: Testing Static Pool Analysis on Microfinance
Presented by Rupert Ayton, Stephanie L. Sarver, Ph.D.

Speaker Bios and Abstract | PPT Presentation | Video

Theory and Microcredit
Dwight Haase, Ph.D.

Speaker Bios and Abstract | Video

The Challenges of Public Equity Capitalization for Microfinance Institutions
Deena Burris, Ph.D.

Speaker Bios and Abstract | PPT Presentation | Video

How To Develop a Microfinance Program at Pfeiffer
Eugene Pickler, Pfeiffer University
Tom Fourre, Opportunities Int’l
Warner Woodworth, Ph.D., Brigham Young University
Lisa Jones Christensen, Ph.D., UNC Kenan-Flagler

Speaker Bios and Abstract