Productive Assets

FIELD Report No 2: Economic Strengthening for Vulnerable Children

Global Assets — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:04:48 -0500

FIELD Report No 2: Economic Strengthening for Vulnerable Children: Principles of Program Design and Technical Recommendations for Effective Field Interventions

Microfinance and HIV/AIDS: It's Time to Talk

Global Assets — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:45:08 -0500

Microfinance and HIV/AIDS: It's Time to Talk

Dual incentives and dual asset building: Policy implications of the Hutubi Rural Social Security Loan Programme in China

Global Assets — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:48:51 -0400

Dual incentives and dual asset building: Policy implications of the Hutubi Rural Social Security Loan Programme in China. Guo, B., Huang, J., Sherraden, M., & Zou, L. (2008). Journal of Social Policy, 37(3), 453-470.

"CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMS: A “Magic Bullet” for Reducing Poverty?"

Global Assets — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:14:38 -0500

"Asset Building in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China"

Global Assets — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:57:45 -0500

The abstract of this paper published by the Center for Social Development in 2007 reads: "Asset-building concepts are being explored by the Chinese government as a possible avenue for socioeconomic reforms that are responsive to President Jintao HU’s calls for scientific development and for a focus on

"Asset-Based Policy in Rural China: An Innovation in the Retirement Social Insurance Program"

Global Assets — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:41:55 -0500

The abstract of this working paper published by the Center for Social Development in 2007 reads: "In response to the growing rural-urban inequality, China is undertaking a series of policy initiatives to promote rural development.

SEED-Uganda Project

Global Assets — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:38:01 -0400

A Global Assets Project Initiative
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"School Attendance of Orphaned Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Family Assets"

Global Assets — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:57:47 -0400

In this article, Fred M. Ssewamala and Jami Curley explore caretaking options for the increasing number of orphaned children in sub-Saharan Africa. "Policy should start moving toward empowering these families with asset-ownership opportunities," the authors posit.

"Saving for What?" - An Interview with New America Foundation's Ray Boshara

Global Assets — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:22:44 -0400

In an interview posted on Microfinance Gateway, Ray Boshara, Director of the Asset Building Program at New America Foundation explains how asset building can enhance microfinance programs.

"Economic Empowerment as a Health Care Intervention among Orphaned Children in Rural Uganda"

Global Assets — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:43:39 -0400

"The Dark Side of Saving: Maintenance of Value in non-OECD Countries"

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

This presentation was given in June 2007 by J.D. Von Pischke, chairman of Frontier Finance International, the Washington office of two German firms: ProCredit Holding and IPC, a consulting firm.

Consulting Work on IDAs-- Canada

Global Assets — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:11:45 -0400

A Global Assets Project Initiative

Consulting Work on Savings-- United Kingdom

Global Assets — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:57:25 -0400

A Global Assets Project Initiative

Asset-Based Policy in Taiwan: Demonstrations and Policy Progress

Global Assets — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:25:01 -0400

A Global Assets Project Initiative

The SUUBI Program

Global Assets — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:57:13 -0400

A Global Assets Project Initiative
Principal Investigator: Dr. Fred Ssewamala

AssetsAfrica

Global Assets — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:00:14 -0400

A Global Assets Project Initiative

Edusave and Post-Secondary Education Accounts - Singapore

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:33:16 -0400

At age six, children in Singapore have an Edusave Account and a Post-Secondary Education Account opened on their behalf. The government provides annual contributions (currently $160*) as well as additional grants or scholarships based on need or merit. The accounts can be used for enrichment programs, or primary or secondary education.

EL Home Savings Accounts - France

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:23:32 -0400

Since 1965, France has had “Epargne Logement” Home Savings Accounts for aspiring homeowners who want to save up for a down payment and be assured of a favorable mortgage rate. There are two kinds of savings accounts to choose from— a PEL or a CEL. If a prospective homeowner decides to open a PEL account, they commit to saving a set amount over at least four years.

Canada Learning Bond

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:56:11 -0400

Canada has a Registered Education Savings Plan where parents can save for their child’s post-secondary education in a tax-preferred account. A Learning Bond program was established in 2004 to encourage low-income families to use these accounts.

Home$ave - Plan for Home Ownership IDAs in Canada

Global Assets — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:43:58 -0400

To aid low-income families with home ownership, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has commissioned SEDI to perform a national consultation of an innovative proposal for home ownership IDAs, called Home$ave. Similar to Learn$ave, Home$ave matches participants’ savings for home purchases or repair.

Productive Assets

FIELD Report No 2: Economic Strengthening for Vulnerable Children

Microfinance and HIV/AIDS: It's Time to Talk

Dual incentives and dual asset building: Policy implications of the Hutubi Rural Social Security Loan Programme in China

"CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMS: A “Magic Bullet” for Reducing Poverty?"

"Asset Building in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China"

"Asset-Based Policy in Rural China: An Innovation in the Retirement Social Insurance Program"

SEED-Uganda Project

A Global Assets Project Initiative read more

"School Attendance of Orphaned Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Family Assets"

"Saving for What?" - An Interview with New America Foundation's Ray Boshara

"Economic Empowerment as a Health Care Intervention among Orphaned Children in Rural Uganda"

"The Dark Side of Saving: Maintenance of Value in non-OECD Countries"

Consulting Work on IDAs-- Canada

Consulting Work on Savings-- United Kingdom

Asset-Based Policy in Taiwan: Demonstrations and Policy Progress

The SUUBI Program

AssetsAfrica

Edusave and Post-Secondary Education Accounts - Singapore

EL Home Savings Accounts - France

Canada Learning Bond

Home$ave - Plan for Home Ownership IDAs in Canada

A Global Assets Project Initiative
read more