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 | charity, Mexico, microcredit, microfinance
Summary The United States (US) spends billions of dollars each year to keep Mexicans and Central Americans out of our country with mixed results and this strategy only addresses a symptom of the problem. The root of the problem is that there is a huge income and...
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, charity, microcredit, microfinance
Señora Duran is an Avon representative and sells other health and beauty products. She has been in business for seven year. She buys and resells products with approximately a 40% commission. She generally sells for cash but has a few clients on credit. She borrowed...
