Links
Neem - Nätverk för Entreprenörer från Etniska Minoriteter
EMN - European Microfinance Network
Inspiration
European Microfinance Network
With the valuable support of the European Commission and the French Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC), European Microfinance Network (EMN) was launched by its founder (aDie - France, NEF - Britain and EVERS & JUNG - Germany) in April 2003. EMN is a non governmental organization ( "Association loi 1901, under French legislation) and was officially registered in Paris on 23 May 2003.
The creation of this network has proven to be an important step in promoting microfinance in the European Union, to assist in the fight against unemploy-ment and social exclusion through the development of micro enterprises.
EMN includes both basic and added members, all organizations participating in the micro-finance issues. The network members are either full members, associate members or corporate members.
800 SEK Helped Them to Own Store
"For us Swedes is 800 crowns an average bag of groceries. For John and Shelmith Murage meant money, which they have borrowed, your own shop. Behind the loan is microcredit organization Kiva and individuals in the West who want to support poor entrepreneurs in developing countries."
Provides Multi-scale Alternatives Increased Global Prosperity?
"The purpose of this anthology is to provide a broad perspective on the concept of microfinance. This applies to actions for the poorest in the world for the poorest in Sweden and the many people in our country who for some reason find it difficult to find funding for their companies and ideas. "
"The ambition is not to give answers but to ask questions. Questions that perhaps in an extension - through conversations between members and with other stakeholders - may lead to new developments in the tradition that is saving the banks."
200 Years of Public Benefit
"The authors Pernilla Hultén and Philip Wijkström investigate how different actors in the savings bank sphere today manages the unique character of the savings bank idea. Scripture illustrates how, in four cases - in different parts of the Swedish savings bank sphere and often in samrbeten with other actors - through community service projects, seeking balance, combine or integrate commercial and non-profit endeavors."
