CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), a research and policy center housed at the World Bank, is offering eight Summer Fellowship positions to entry-level professionals. According to CGAP, fellows will “gain a unique perspective of microfinance and international development through organized events with fellows from other DC-based microfinance organizations, access to World Bank events, and formal/informal interactions with a wide range of CGAP staff.” CGAP makes no reference to the positions being compensated.

Applications can be submitted at www.opportunities.cgap.org before April 9, 5pm EST.

By Stefanie Rubin, Research Associate

About the CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor):

Housed at the World Bank Group, CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) is an independent policy and research center dedicated to providing financial access for the world’s poor. CGAP is supported by over thirty development agencies and private foundations. Its mission is to provide market intelligence, to promote standards and to offer advisory services to governments, microfinance providers, donors and investors.

Additional Resources:

Source Article: Microfinance Gateway: “CGAP Summer Fellow,” http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m/template.rc/1.11.129068/

MicroCapital Universe: CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor): http://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=CGAP+%28Consultative+Group+to+Assist+the+Poor%29