SRIJAN 2009 to debate on microfinance challenges

Srijan 2009

Microfinance Focus, Sept. 19, 2009: Social business advisory firm Intellecap, in association with microfinance equity fund Aavishkaar Goodwell, will hold SRIJAN, a microfinance and financial inclusion event in Mumbai on Dec. 8, 2009.

The forum, where more than 400 people are likely to converge, will have debates on some of the most challenging issues facing microfinance and financial inclusion, said a note from the organizers.

SRIJAN 2009 Forum will bring forth new issues such as comparison between microfinance and subprime, the conflict between social and financial returns, and whether those responsible to make financial inclusion happen, are working hard enough.

The speakers include among others, Samit Ghosh (Ujjivan), Elizabeth Littlefield (CGAP), Nick O’ Donohoe (JP Morgan), Suresh Gurumani (SKS Microfinance), Graham Wrigley (Aureous Venture Fund), Harinder Sawhney (JM Financial), PN Vasudevan (Equitas), Philip Vassiliou (Legatum Ventures), Vineet Rai (Aavishkaar/Intellecap) and Wim van der Beek (Aavishkaar Goodwell), said the note.

A key aspect of the event will be the fourth annual SRIJAN Awards, that recognize innovation, social impact, transparency and client focus in financial inclusion at this forum, will be given. Nominations for the awards will be open from Sept. 25, 2009, it said.

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