by Bill | Nov 28, 2014 | charity, Mexico, microcredit, microfinance
The results of a randomized impact study done in Nogales, Agua Prieta and Caborca are in and they can help us determine how to best serve our clients. Win Some Lose Some? Evidence from a Randomized Microcredit Program Placement Experiment by Compartamos Banco Manuela...
by Bill | Nov 28, 2014 | borrower profile, charity, Mexico, microcredit, microfinance
Señora Martinez was interviewed at the Nogales, Mexico Expo Oct 29, 2011. The Expo was put on by a charitable non-profit microcredit organization supported by ProMex Group. Her business is making wedding dresses and accessories. She has been in business for 20...
by Bill | Nov 28, 2014 | borrower profile, charity, Mexico, microcredit, microfinance
Señor & Señora Rodriguez are in the food preparation business. They have three children. This business is their entire income. They borrowed 2,200 pesos (US$180) and that allowed them to buy additional food items, such as: oil, flour, and supplies. The interest...
by Bill | Nov 28, 2014 | borrower profile, charity, Mexico, microcredit, microfinance
Maria Rosa Garcia sells new and used clothing. in Nogales, Mexico She buys clothing in US and resells in Mexico. She tries to buy seasonal items that will sell well and quickly. Her goal is to turn her inventory monthly. She has been in this business for four...
by Bill | Nov 28, 2014 | borrower profile, Mexico, microcredit, microfinance
Señor & Señora Melendez have two businesses in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. For one, they sell fresh and artificial flower arrangements. The other is professional photography for weddings, quinceañeras, and special events. They borrowed 10,000 pesos (about US$833),...
