Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2011

This year my organization decided to give an award for "excellence in leadership," and among the elements of excellence we expect to see in the winner, we're putting one criterion front and center: the nominees' commitment to gender diversity in their leadership ranks.

Microfinance 14

Microfinance Diversity Banking Trends 14

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 1, 2013

Sasikala, a Block Development Officer (BDO), talked to the Kodapattinam villagers about microfinance , only Shantha, of all the villagers, saw the opportunity and took action. The bank (in this case Indian Bank ) would then loan a matching amount, bringing the available funds to $400. Shantha was driven, focusing on outcomes.

Microfinance 8

Microfinance Innovation Committee Banking 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2014

That year, two global headlines raised the profile of social enterprise: Mohammed Yunus and the Grameen Bank won the Nobel Peace prize. Civic Ventures had recently released its first survey of baby boomers and found at least half were interested in “ encore careers ” helping others. Leadership Social enterprise'

Entrepreneur 12

Entrepreneur Microfinance NGO Mission Statement 12