ACCION International is a Pioneer in Microfinance…
Introduced by Stanley T Kwok, Head of Asia Development
skwok@accion.org www.accion.org
Thanks a lot for sharing with us your knowledge and interesting information, Stanley.
Key points:
Addressing poverty on a global scales:
ACCION International is a pioneer in microfinance with 62 partners in 31 countries across 4 continents.
Microfinance breaks the cycle of poverty.
It has grown rapidly and is supported by the world’s most respected institutions.
For example,
- International Financial Institutions:
- European Investment Bank
- EBRD
- European Commission
- World Bank / IFC
- CAF (Corporacion Andina de Fomento)
- Inter American Development Bank
- JP Morgan Chase
- UNCDF
- CitiGroup
- ABN-Amro
- BNP Paribas
- Credit Suisse
- Morgan Stanley
Please view the PowerPoint if you would like to know more about Stanley’s presentation: 2012 Presentation Canandian Chamber of Commerce
