My 8 favorite trends in the microfinance sector. 2013 Microfinance Week.

Last week I participated in the 2013 European Microfinance Week, one of the main conferences on financial inclusion. It brings microfinance stakeholders together to discuss important developments in the sector and contributes to shaping the global approach to microfinance. This time it gathered 378 participants form 59 countries and focused on the future of the…

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21 Must-read Articles on Happiness

Each of these articles delivers a unique, healthy message concerning the topic of happiness.  I’ve read them all… and yes, I think you should read them too.  They need no further introduction.  Enjoy!   The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance. The wise grows it under his feet. – James Openheim The Art of Smiling How To Be…

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Free for Download: My presentation on how to use DESIGN THINKING to Innovate for Social Change (Human-Centered Design-IDEO)

Today, I want to share with you my  latest presentation describing the Human Centered Desing toolkit developed by IDEO. The methodology intends to help international development organisations, NGOs and Social Entrepreneurs to understand the Comunity needs and find innovative solutions that are at the same time  economically viable. [slideshare id=9997444] For years, businesses have used…

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