Transformative Technology in Microfinance: Delivering Hope Electronically?

Delivering hope

Omni-science: Transformative approaches to postharvest technology

a Brief introduction to Microfinance and Technology

Microfinance is the provision of small financial services to poor people. The movement, as we see it today, started with Microcredit, the provision of loans to poor people, in the 1970s, but forerunners have been around since Jonathan Swift started funds to provide loans to poor people in Ireland in the early 1700s (Hollis & Sweetman, 2004). Nevertheless, despite the high marginal productivity ...

Role of Technology in Microfinance Sector in India

Technology, innovation, and knowledge have become the key drivers of economic growth today. A broad scan, across many industry verticals, suggests that much of the economic growth of the last decade has been facilitated by the existence of strong technology platforms. The effective absorption and utilization of data and information is extremely important for any sector at various developmental ...

Transformative Learning and Technology in Adult and Vocational Education

Adult learners often fear that they will be unable to find work if they are lacking in technological skills. The media, including newspapers, magazines, and advertisements for positions often emphasize the importance of the use of technology in the workplace. It is the case that without adequate skills in the use of appropriate technologies, adult workers may face challenges in finding employme...