How many well-meaning Christian mission trips to build things have we funded? How many can we say have led to lasting impact in the lives of the people we went to serve? Most people who were poor when we started investing in their lives remain poor today. Is there a better way?
Read MoreThis 170+ page field guide features a history of the field, 12 key research findings, and necessary frontiers of practice for the field to advance.
Read MoreThis landmark report provides an overview of the role Faith Driven enterprise has historically played in the West and now plays in developing nations, the power of entrepreneurship to transform nations, and some of the innovative work currently taking place in developing nations. Crucially, it also describes the systems (or ‘ecosystems’) that enable entrepreneurial success, and how you can get involved in nurturing ecosystem development in frontier and emerging markets.
Read MoreThe microfinance sector has grown dramatically over the past 50 years and is one in the main sources of financial support for the poor worldwide. Today, the lending portfolios of microfinance institutions (MFIs) are worth a combined $124 billion, and 140 million customers. In Asia, more than 65% of adults have financial access, while in Africa it is over 40%. However, 1.7 billion adults worldwide still lack access to a bank account.
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