Leaders from South Asian microfinance institutions (MFIs) recently took part in a week-long workshop in Sri Lanka in an attempt to ensure the rapidly growing sector is as well run as possible. Read full article at BBC News

Two recent studies have sparked debates over the benefits of giving out small loans to the world's poor. Knowledge@Wharton examines the issue in detail, balancing the studies' findings with the direct experience of leading microfinance networks: Accion, Grameen, Finca and Women's World Banking.

“Microinsurance that Works for Women: Making Microinsurance Programs Gender-Sensitive” introduces the ground-breaking work that Women’s World Banking has done on developing microinsurance programs tailored to the unique needs of women.

In spite of the grim economic climate, WWB continued its annual tradition of thanking our friends and supporters. This year’s reception took place on November 11th in midtown Manhattan.

Over the past year, WWB has been very successful in building our presence in the US through our headquarters office in New York City. We are planning in 2010 to expand our voice, vision and mission to the West Coast.