Humanitarian Distance Learning Centre - HDLC Discussion Forum
http://www.contingencyonline.com/forum.html
The HDLC discussion forum is a resource for relief and development professionals to communicate ideas, request advice and advocate for various issues within multi-sectoral relief and development environment.
It is a creative mechanism for participants to directly influence the scope and dynamic of vocational training within their particular field or sector of specialty.
Periodically, the HDLC Discussion forum host polls and surveys on behalf of the community for research purposes and conducts "virtual" round table discussions monthly.
It is free to register, so sign up.
Microfinance Practice
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/MicrofinancePractice/
For microfinance practitioners to discuss relevant issues with their peers. 900 members, approx 100 messages per month
Development Finance Network
http://postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu:8100/Lists/devfinance/List.html
The DevFinance discussion list is designed to enhance communication among researchers, donor employees, and policy makers who are interested in developing financial markets, especially in low-income, or in formerly centrally planned countries. [~70 messages per month]
Microfinance Gateway
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/
A portal developed for and by members of the microfinance industry; includes research and publications, specialized resource centers, organization and consultant profiles, and the latest news, events, and job opportunities in microfinance.
Microfinance Information eXchange
http://www.theMIX.org
The MIX provides detailed information on both supply (donors/investors) and demand (MFIs) for institutional funding. It features over 150 sortable and comparable MFI financial statements and ratios, ratings reports and audits, information on MFI networks, and terms and conditions of funding from investors and donors.
Development Gateway - Microfinance
http://topics.developmentgateway.org/microfinance
Post Conflict Microfinance Project
http://www.postconflictmicrofinance.org/
Aims to improve the awareness, skills and knowledge available to implement successful post-conflict microfinance projects for the poor.
Governance Resource Centre (GRC) Exchange
http://www.grc-exchange.org/about/index.html
A new website sharing the latest information about governance in development. Hosted by the Governance Resource Centre (GRC) of the UK Department for International Development (DFID), and compiled by leading international experts, the GRC Exchange provides a focal point for sharing ideas in governance.
Environment-disasters listserve/network
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/environment-disasters.html
Focus on rapid environmental impact assessment in disasters
SEEP Network
http://communities.seepnetwork.org/community
Features discussions related to microenterprise development |
