Microenterprise development changes lives. But well-documented abuses in the sector serve as a clear reminder that while microfinance done well is transformational, microfinance practiced poorly can harm those the industry was created to help. This is the time for the sector to unite in establishing practices that will protect the integrity and effectiveness of Christ-centered microfinance.
Join host HOPE International on November 16-17 during the annual Accord Summit to hear from thought leaders in areas including client protection and training, engage in lateral learning opportunities, and collectively draft Principles of Excellence for the microenterprise development sector.
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HOPE International is the lead agency for this invitation-only Summit. Register here or contact Lori Scannapieco here with requests for more information or an invitation.
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Dr. Russell Mask is an associate professor of community development at Covenant College. He also serves as the international microenterprise technical advisor for the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. Dr. Mask earned a B.A. from Wheaton College, an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his Ph.D. in development from the Land Tenure Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has extensive experience in village-level development practice and research in both Asia and Africa. Dr. Mask is the co-author of Christian Microenterprise Development: An Introduction, with David Bussau of Maranatha Trust.
Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global nonprofit organization focused on alleviating both physical and spiritual poverty through Christ-centered microfinance in some of the most challenging places around the world, including Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Haiti. Under Peter’s leadership, HOPE has expanded its network from three to 16 countries and now serves over 350,000 active clients.