Insurance

Microsave Briefing Notes on Grameen II #2

Global Assets — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:54:33 -0400

This document discusses how Grameen II has revolutionized the process of accepting deposit by providing its services not only to the members, but also to the general public.

The document describes the various characteristics associated with

"Building Inclusive Financial Sectors for Development"

Global Assets — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:45:26 -0500

This 182-page report, published by the United Nations in 2006, "aims to help policymakers develop national policies and strategies for building inclusive financial sectors."

Peru and Colombia: Asset Building Initiatives

Global Assets — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:19:32 -0400

Three asset-based poverty alleviation initiatives are underway in Peru and Colombia. The goals of all three projects are to build assets and increase access to financial services (such as savings deposits, micro insurance, non-cash transfers, remittances management, and micro-credit) among the rural poor, especially poor women.

"Using Microinsurance and Financial Education"

Global Assets — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:53:52 -0400

In this paper, titled "Using Microinsurance and Financial Education," co-authors Monique Cohen and Pamela Young of Microfinance Opportunities discuss the potential for microinsurance as a possible way for the poor to protect their assets from unforeseen risks.

"Savings, credit and insurance among the poor and very poor in developing countries"

Global Assets — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:23:13 -0400

In a presentation titled, "Savings, credit and insurance among the poor and very poor in developing countries," Stuart Rutherford discusses the "money management" view of the financial lives of the poor.

Singapore Central Provident Fund

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:28:08 -0400

Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) is primarily for retirement, although can be used for a variety of asset-building purposes.