De Jean-Michel Servet, une 'plume' reconnue dans le secteur de la finance sociale, vient de paraître un livre "Les monnaies du lien". Il y fait le lien entre paléomonnaies et économie solidaire. Ses propos sont toujours passionnants à lire ... et à débattre!

Plus sur l'auteur

Lire ici une critique de Alain Max Guénette (IMSI, HEG), paru dans L'AGEFI en octobre 2012:

La monnaie comme élément central du lien social

The role of Development Microfinance in Job Creation

The Development Micro Finance sector (DMF) has been creating jobs in South Africa for about 25 years.  In this country there is a distinction between ‘consumption’ microfinance (loans given mainly to the ‘working’ poor) for consumption purposes, and ‘development’ microfinance (loans given to micro-entrepreneurs - self-employed persons) for productive purposes.

Held on June 1 at l'Usine in Paris/ France, the INAISE Conference covered the topic of "How can Social Finance Help Address Climate Change" and was reported to be a success for all participants.

Oikocredit has concluded another year of solid return for its investors and partners, demonstrating its strength in a diverse portfolio.

An emaill communicated to INAISE by our member Clann Credo states:
We are very pleased to announce that the Ray Murphy Memorial Bursary committee is accepting applications until 20th April 2012. 
The Bursary was launched by Clann Credo - the Social Investment Fund and Philanthropy Ireland in 2010 to encourage postgraduate research into philanthropy, social finance and related areas.
 

INAISE Member the Charity Bank will be hosting its Open Day and Birthday Party shortly, as per the press release published on their website:

"We are delighted to invite you to this year's Open Day and Birthday Party, on Wednesday 16 May 2012. Our Open Day is part of our commitment to transparency and an opportunity for a conversation about the role of finance in our communities and society.