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Through a commitment to practitioner learning, SEEP helps its members work toward a sustainable income in every household.

2012 SEEP Annual Conference – save the date! »

The premier event connecting microenterprise development practitioners and industry stakeholders will be held during the week of November 5, in Arlington, Virginia. See what's new at the conference this year, and how you can be a part of it.

Challenges and innovations in value chain finance_»

On the SEEP blog, Sonali Chowdhary reflects on how to bring in new perspectives on value chain, household, and agricultural finance when standard business models fall short.

Gender Working Group launches resource library »

Explore over 90 publicatons on the challenges women face in microenterprise development—only from SEEP's Gender Working Group, a practical voice for collective action.

Spotlight

Registration open for summer trainings on SEEP's FRAME ratios

Our two- and three-day training courses simplify financial performance monitoring, a critical area of knowledge for practitioners working with microfinance institutions. Learn more, or reserve your spot today. »

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Resources

Codes of Conduct and the Role of Microfinance Associations in Client Protection ›

Added JAN 01, 2012

Minimum Economic Recovery Standards ›

Added NOV 01, 2010

Internal Audit Pocket Guide ›

Added NOV 01, 2011

Communities of Practice

Financial Services »

The Financial Services COP seeks to build the capacity of the microfinance industry to sustainably increase its client outreach while offering a suite of beneficial financial services.

Association Development »

The Association Development COP convenes the largest global community of microfinance associations – 59 microfinance associations, or 85% of associations worldwide.

Enterprise Development »

The Enterprise Development COP develops and promotes pro-poor, market-based strategies for bringing about sustainable poverty eradication.

About Us

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The Seep Blog

Breaking the stovepipe syndrome to reach the extreme poor

Posted in Ultra Poor
by Carine Roenen, Sabina Rogers, and Bridget Dougherty on MAR 27, 2012

Mark your calendar: April is the Month of Microfinance

Posted in Microfinance
by Shawn Humphrey on MAR 22, 2012

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