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2010 Toronto Microfinance Conference

Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET)

Toronto, Canada

2010 Toronto Microfinance Conference

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2010 Toronto Microfinance Conference - the micro way

The 2010 Toronto Microfinance Conference will consist of experts in the field addressing the effectiveness of microfinance as a universal poverty reduction tool and providing frontline insights from around the world.  These experts are both academics and representatives of international microfinance organizations working in over 60 countries.

This year's conference will allow 500 participants to engage in in-depth discussions and to share best practices in microfinance.

Highlights:
Microfinance - What is it? How does it work? How can I get involved?
Workshops on domestic and international microfinance programs.
Keynote speakers from MFIs
Personal stories
Exhibits from various microfinance organizations

 

Conference Schedule - Saturday October 2, 2010

7:30 am – 9:00 am          Registration, Coffee/Tea/Muffins

9:00 am – 9:15 am          Opening Ceremony

9:15 am - 10:00 am         Morning Keynote Speaker

10:15 am – 11:15 am      Concurrent Breakout Sessions A

A1. Effectively Integrating Microfinance with Development Efforts

A2. The Mobile Revolution:  Using Technology to Reach the Poor with Microfinance
 
A3. Microfinance, the Double Bottom Line – Economic and Social Impact
  
A4. Getting Youth Involved in Microfinance

 
A5. Microfinance – The Buzz vs. The Biz

11:30 am – 12:30 pm      Concurrent Breakout Sessions B

B1. Microfinance in Canada & the United States
         
B2. Access Africa - Equal Access in Financial Services
 
B3. Balancing Microfinance:  The Challenge of Microsavings
  
B4. Microfinance and Housing
 
B5. Impact Investing and Microfinance        

2:15 pm to 3:15 pm         Concurrent Breakout Sessions C

C1. The Leap into the Mainstream Economy - Low-caste Indian Women Take on the Power Elite 
          
C2. Getting Involved in Microfinance
 
C3. Challenges and Successes in Building a Domestic Microfinance Loan Fund

         
C4. Delivery of Microfinance and the Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions
 
C5. Microfinance:  Reaching the Poor and Enabling Them to Improve Their Lives.

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm           Panel Discussion – The Future of Microfinance

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm          Closing Remarks

 

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105 Princes' Blvd
Toronto, M6K 3C3
Canada

Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET)


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