Microfinance Leadership Summit 2009
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The 2009 Summit was just the beginning. Go out and explore the resources out there to help strategically use technology to enable your growth.
Links to Online Resources

Links to sites and online resources to help you further explore technology.
White Papers, Case Studies, and other Guides

Valuable handbooks, papers, guides on back-end system and front-end technology solutions.
  • 2009 International Banking Systems Journal Technology for Microfinance Supplement (.pdf)
    • Overview of the technology market for microfinance including an analysis and case studies on back-end systems, mobile banking, and more.
  • 2008 CGAP Technology Survey (Overview)     Key Takeaways (.pdf)
    • Survey and landscape assessment of technology usage across the microfinance sector.
  • CGAP & Grameen Foundation Back-End Systems for Microfinance (Overview)     Full Report (.pdf)
    • Summarized findings from workshop in October 2009 bringing together 25 stakeholders from around the world to discuss back-end information systems for microfinance.
  • Management Information Systems for MFIs: a Handbook (Overview)     Full Handbook (.pdf)
    • An invaluable guide written by CGAP in 1998 on selecting, developing, or refining an MIS. A thorough 222 pages of in-depth information on reporting, accounting, etc.
  • CGAP Online Learning Course: Information Systems for Microfinance
    • Course materials from CGAP Skills for Microfinance Managers course providing practical guidelines for developing and implementing MIS.
  • CGAP Information System Implementation Guidelines (.pdf)
    • Step by Step Guide from CGAP on how to build our requirements, choose a system, and implement an MIS.
  • CGAP Technology Dictionary (.pdf)
    • Dictionary to familiarize microfinance management with commono technology terms and vocabulary.
  • CGAP Information System FAQs (.pdf)
    • Common questions microfinance executives and IT staff should ask when considering technology management solutions.
  • CGAP Technology Investment Decisions: 10 Key Questions
    • List of ten questions microfinance leadership should consider when investing in technology.
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Grameen
  ABOUT GRAMEEN FOUNDATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER
  The Grameen Foundation Technology Center are experts in delivering technology innovations, services and sustainable models for the advancement of Microfinance. Our Tech for Microfinance Initiative is leading the way in technology-enabled growth for Microfinance Institutions worldwide. We have developed Mifos, an award-winning open technology platform, in conjunction with business consulting, educational service, front-office innovations and a network of IT specialists. Our complete solution creates measurable business results and social impact through strategic technology investments. The Technology Center is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with presence in Manila, Philippines and Bangalore, India.
 
Microsoft
  ABOUT MICROSOFT COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
  The mission of Microsoft Community Affairs is to enable people and organizations in underserved communities to realize their potential through the power of information technology.

As a global leader in technology, Microsoft has a responsibility to apply its expertise in software to helping people, particularly people in underserved communities. Microsoft has a long history of community engagement, and this has led to many community partnerships around the world. These partnerships are founded on a mutual commitment to creating sustainable technology solutions that make a lasting difference in people’s lives. Through monetary grants, software and curriculum donations, technology solutions, and employee volunteer hours, Microsoft supports programs and organizations that address the needs of communities worldwide.
 
MCPI
  ABOUT MCPI
  The Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI) is a national network of 45 institutions working towards the rapid development of the microfinance industry in the Philippines. The 45 institutions include 38 microfinance practitioners and 7 service providers. Membership among the 38 practitioners is currently dominated by NGOs engaged in microfinance, but there are nine rural banks, one thrift bank and two cooperatives in the membership. Together, it is estimated that MCPI members account for 60% of the total active outreach of the microfinance sector in the Philippines. MCPI’s key programs include social performance management and consumer protection in microfinance, while among its services are performance monitoring and benchmarking, research and advocacy.
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