ADA publishes a Discussion Paper which raises a topic of interest, directly related to the microfinance sector, and which aims at stimulating a discussion between microfinance professionals.
The exchanges take place in the form of virtual debates via an online forum created in collaboration with the European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) and in the form of real debates with ADA presenting the paper at various microfinance events.
At the outcome of the exchanges, ADA publishes a Follow-Up Paper, which summarizes the key points raised in the course of the different debates, and which formulates proposals for future action.
Discussion Paper n°2: Funding Chasing and 'Bad' Microfinance Practices
The ADA Discussion Paper n°2 particulary appeal to microfinance investors and microfinance institutions to answer the following question:
"Can 'Bad' Microfinance Practices Be The Consequences of Too Much Funding Chasing To Few Microfinance Institutions?"
- ADA Discussion Paper n°2, PDF, 192 ko, EN
- Support de discussion ADA n°2, PDF, 204 ko, FR
- Documento de Trabajo ADA n°2, PDF, 206 ko, ESP
The ADA Discussion Paper n°2 is related to the next virtual debate organised by ADA on March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and March 8th and 9th, 2011.
At the outcome of these exchanges, ADA will publish a follow-up paper, which will summarize the key points raised during the virtual debates, and which will formulate some proposals for future action.
Discussion Paper N°1: Foreign Ownership in Microfinance
The ADA Discussion Paper n°1 raises fundamental question for the microfinance professionals:
«Does foreign ownership in microfinance interfere with local development?»
Follow-Up Paper of the 1st ADA virtual debate
ADA organised its first virtual debate on March 2010. 150 participants have exchanged on this issue via e-mail. At the outcome of the first virtual debate, ADA has published the Follow-up Paper N°1, which summarizes the key points raised by the different participants. You can download below the Follow-up Paper N°1.
- ADA Discussion Paper, n°2
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ADA virtual debates
ADA Discussion Paper publications are related to virtual debates organised by ADA to stimulate exchanges between the actors of the microfinance sector. To get more information, click here.
