How significant has microfinance been in the realm of social and financial inclusion in Latin America? Measuring social performance is essential to not only empowering small business owners and enhancing their quality of life, but understanding the efficiency and long-term impact of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and assuring investor confidence in this sector throughout the region. MFIs have used various indicators to measure social performance in the past, and recent trends show the standardization of these indicators together with a range of tools to help MFIs measure and maximize these social returns. Organizations and leaders in the private sector have been implementing innovative and thorough assessments of social performance, aligning the social needs of clients with the business strategies under implementation. AS/COA will bring together experts in microfinance to discuss the importance of measuring the social impact of financial inclusion in Latin America.

Confirmed Panelists:

• Micol Pistelli, Director of Social Performance, Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) | Download the presentation
• Jody Rasch, Senior Vice President, Social Performance Group, Moody’s Analytics
• Rebecca Ruf, Manager, Network Engagement, Women’s World Banking
• Carolina Velazco, Under-Director of International and Academia Relations, Grupo Compartamos

Registration Fee: $25.00 for AS** Members and COA Members; $40.00 for all other AS Members and Non-Members.

Prior registration is required.

**AS members starting at the $250 sustaining level.

Event Information: Contact Elana Hazghia at ehazghia@as-coa.org or 1-212-277-8376.
Press Inquiry: Contact Adriana La Rotta at alarotta@as-coa.org or 1-212-277-8384.
Cancellation: Contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org, by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2012.

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