MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network Launches Suite of Tools for Microfinance Association Professionals

The Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network, an international organization with the goal of connecting microenterprise practitioners, has announced the launch of its Suite of Tools for Microfinance Association Professionals. The suite, developed as part of the Citi Network Strengthening Program, consists of 15 tools that are designed to help national and regional microfinance associations promote the growth and development of the microfinance industry.

Ms Pam Flaherty, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Citi Foundation stated, “We are very pleased that our support of the Citi Network Strengthening Program has resulted in the creation of this robust suite of knowledge building tools that are taking lessons learned by the twelve networks participating in the program, and sharing them with microfinance associations worldwide.”

By Stefanie Rubin, Research Associate

About the Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network:

Founded in 1985, the Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network, seeks to connect microenterprise practitioners to develop practical guidance and tools, build capacity, and set standards for the industry. Today, its members are active in over 180 countries.

Additional Resources:

Source Article: SEEP Network: “A Suite of Tools for Microfinance Association Professionals,” http://networks.seepnetwork.org/en/node/2194

Brief Description of SEEP Network Tools: http://www.seepnetwork.org/PDFfiles/brochure_mar2010_web.en.pdf

MicroCapital Universe: Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network: https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Small+Enterprise+Education+and+Promotion+%28SEEP%29+Network

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