New microfinance information service launches

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25 February 2008

The International Association of Microfinance Investors (IAMFI), a global organisation dedicated exclusively to addressing the needs of commercially oriented microfinance investors, today announced its launch and founding board of directors. The organisation's creation was conceived by a group of leading professionals from various sectors of the microfinance industry seeking to improve the global environment for microfinance investing. Seed capital to launch the new association was provided by Omidyar Network of Redwood City, and the DOEN Foundation of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Sam Moss,...

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