ADA (Appui au Développement Autonome), a non-governmental organization specializing in microfinance, has launched the first issue of its “Discussion Paper” series, a publication aimed at initiating debate among microfinance professionals. The theme of the first issue is “Does foreign ownership in microfinance interfere with local government?”

ADA will mediate an email debate on the topics raised in this publication on March 9th through 10th and March 16th through 18th. Click here for more information.

By: Stefanie Rubin, Research Assistant

About ADA (Appui au Développement Autonome):

ADA (Appui au Développement Autonome) is a Luxembourg-based non-governmental organization specializing in microfinance. ADA provides technical and/or financial support to microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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Source Article: ADA Press Release: “Does Foreign Ownership in Microfinance Interfere with Local Development?” http://microfinance.lu/59.html?&no_cache=1&L=1&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=255&tx_ttnews[backPid]=58&cHash=05d39f5030

ADA: “Who are We?” http://microfinance.lu/qui-sommes-nous.html?&L=1