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Microfinance debat on 25th January #rnwmf, rt, mf, over, debate, live,
2010 with HRH Maxima and Minister microfinance, op, princess, debat,
Hans Koenders and others hrh, financial, linda, flores, met

Event Participants
Can the poor save? Studies prove they do. But then where can they place their money if no commercial banks
accepts them? #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 04:40 | RNWmicrofinance

Does microfinance, by being over supportive of informel businesses, hamper proper economic development?
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 04:41 | RNWmicrofinance

RT @RNWMicrofinance: RT @mffocus: Microfinance Sector is also victim of global economic slowdown: MIX
report http://bit.ly/8OmoXo #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 05:48 | MCEorg

Follow microfinance debate today starting at 15.00 CET @RNWMicrofinance. Bert Koenders will be keynote
speaker. #RNWMF
25-Jan-10 08:15 | Oikocredit

RT @RNWMicrofinance: Does microfinance, by being over supportive of informel businesses, hamper proper
economic development? #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 08:57 | RNW

RT @Oikocredit: Follow microfinance debate today starting at 15.00 CET @RNWMicrofinance. Bert Koenders
will be keynote speaker. #RNWMF
25-Jan-10 09:36 | tombuurman

Vanmiddag debat over Microfinanciering via Twitter #RNWMF.

25-Jan-10 09:57 | biancadenouter

RT @biancadenouter: Vanmiddag debat over Microfinanciering via Twitter #RNWMF.

25-Jan-10 10:22 | tombuurman

RT @BakraBoom: President of Surinam says that the crisis didn't affect the economy. So why is microcredit
nescessary in Surinam? #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 12:17 | RNWmicrofinance

Vandaag houdt de Wereldomroep de bijeenkomst ''Microfinance: Who profits?' Live meekijken op

http://bit.ly/7dVtFs #RNWMF
25-Jan-10 13:37 | CorporatieNL

15min before start! Expecting 200 att, ranging from #microfinance experts, practitioners, opinion leaders,
students... +Tweeps ;-) #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 13:48 | RNWmicrofinance

Countdown.... 15 minutes to start RNW microfinance debate #rnwmf To follow it live: http://bit.ly/5Oc0zb

25-Jan-10 13:48 | curiousmind

Vanessa Mock, moderator @“#Microfinance-Who profits?” debate, welcome @ Peace Palace in Den Haag
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 13:57 | RNWmicrofinance

Vanessa Mock @debate #microfinance will post tweets during debate from audience and web community join
now #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:04 | RNWmicrofinance

Ah, er is beeld .... http://bit.ly/5JjCNW Het debat begint! #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:06 | avanelk

Rik Rensen, chief edit. @debate Welcome! #microfinance “earning a dollar yourself means more than someone
just giving you a dollar” #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:11 | RNWmicrofinance

Rik Rensen, chief edit. @debate “Let’s take a critical look at challenges #microfinance has in store for future”
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:12 | RNWmicrofinance

Rensen, @debate “Putting aside the rose tinted glasses, #microcredit only works for people who can shoulder
the responsibility” #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:13 | RNWmicrofinance

Rensen, “rnw web= connect people with video & audio reports in 10 lang + editorial space to take a look @
#microfinance” #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:13 | RNWmicrofinance

RT @missSilverton: Just a thought.. Rebuilding Haiti: Muhammad Yunus...microloans to people on Haiti?

http://tinyurl.com/3wdth4 #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:14 | RNWmicrofinance

Rensen, @debate, “join us, we need your input on #microfinance! Comments or experience, share with the
world” #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:14 | RNWmicrofinance

@debate video interview by Jose Zepeda – baker Linda Flores – Nicaragua #microentrepreneur, #microcredit
first hand experience #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:15 | RNWmicrofinance

Met z'n allen naar het debat over microfinanciering kijken op studioplein. http://tweetphoto.com/9564260 #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:19 | joerii

@missSilverton Join live Twitter RNW debate microfinance - who profits? send comments, quest, might get
posted @panel discussion #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:19 | RNWmicrofinance

RT @Life24FPS: Because micro-mending is the way of the future: http://bit.ly/8B6sy6 #microlending

#MuhammadYunus #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:20 | RNWmicrofinance

First hand story of what MF can mean for a woman in Nicaragua, on film by RNW #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:21 | RNWmicrofinance

@Life24FPS Join live Twitter RNW debate microfinance - who profits? send us comments quest, might get
posted during panel discussion #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:22 | RNWmicrofinance

RT @joerii: Met z'n allen naar het debat over microfinanciering kijken op studioplein.
http://tweetphoto.com/9564260 #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:23 | MarijeMeulekamp

Live interview with Linda FLores from Nicaragua who received microcredit, on the positive side it gives her self
esteem #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:27 | RNWmicrofinance

Vanessa Mock @debate welcomes to stage HRH Princess Màxima of the Netherlands, #UN special advocate for
Inclusive Finance for dev. #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:30 | RNWmicrofinance
HRH Princess Máxima: advocates for pricing that is sustainable for institutions and affordable for clients #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:37 | RNWmicrofinance

HRH Princess Máxima: too much focus on the credit side while it should be savings #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:39 | RNWmicrofinance

Economic growth is critical to dev. Strong + inclusive financial sector not only promotes growth but also reduces
income inequalities.#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:41 | RNWmicrofinance

HRH attended a panel organized by Oikocredit on social performance, "proper measurement is crucial = who
benefits, how much, and when"#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:46 | RNWmicrofinance

HRH Princess Máxima: conclusions of studies on impact of MF globally are still differentiated #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:47 | RNWmicrofinance

HRH Princess Máxima: broadening access to fin services is an important goal but will not eliminate poverty itself
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:48 | RNWmicrofinance

Bert Koenders, Dutch Dev Coop Minister since 2007, now addressing audience #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:48 | RNWmicrofinance

Dutch min for dev cop Koenders: already thinking of how to incorporate MF in recovery policy in Haiti #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:51 | RNWmicrofinance

Koenders says "Microfinance itself can't do it all. It can't do good for large number of people who all carry out the
same business".#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:54 | RNWmicrofinance

Financial institutions can't be expected to put social development before profit #RNWMF

25-Jan-10 14:55 | Otamis

Min for dev cop Koenders: in response to the financial crisis, within G20 NL advocates for financial inclusion
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 14:55 | RNWmicrofinance

Koenders says "one of the most import issues for me now is client protection!"#rnwmf

25-Jan-10 14:55 | RNWmicrofinance

Koenders says: MF within an integrated approach by NL gov’t: health, food, econ. growth #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 15:02 | RNWmicrofinance

Koenders says in conclusion: among three priorities = increase the financial access for the poor in remote areas
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 15:03 | RNWmicrofinance

Ik kijk naar live verslag van debat over Microfinance, nu met Erik van Muiswinkel als intermezzo, leuk! #rnwmf
kijk op http://bit.ly/5xoPEt
25-Jan-10 15:06 | GreenJumpNL
Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel makes a promiss: one tenth earning today I invest in Microfinance in the country I
love, SouthAfrica #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 15:14 | RNWmicrofinance

RT @ManonGagic Vanaf 16.45 live meetwitteren met debat over microkrediet, #rnwmf en videostream op
http://bit.ly/5xoPEt
25-Jan-10 15:42 | NLBarbie

And we're off for the second part of RNW's microfinance debate #rnwmf Live covering on http://bit.ly/5Oc0zb

25-Jan-10 15:47 | curiousmind

Live debat over Microfinance begint zo op http://bit.ly/5xoPEt #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 15:49 | GreenJumpNL

We are starting again. In 5 minutes all tweets with #rnwmf will appear on screen. Please join our panel discussion
and post your tweet
25-Jan-10 15:54 | RNWmicrofinance

first hand story of Moroccan beekeepers who got a group loan and hopes his children don't have to taken micro
loans #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:00 | RNWmicrofinance

Vanessa Mock @debate with panel asks Faisel "#Microfinance - who profits most? Neither the borrower nor
society, but MFIs". #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:02 | RNWmicrofinance

After worldwide search for small entrepreneurs: Linda Flores from Nicaragua is the one to appear at #rnwmf.
Congrats! http://bit.ly/5MLiYe
25-Jan-10 16:02 | ProMujer

I too feel that a little scepsis might be in place here. We need to be careful that we're not going from panacea to
panacea #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:04 | Groentjes

because these do not work. We need a stable, holistic approach if we are to really tackle (intricate!) issues of
poverty #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:05 | Groentjes

Faisel says: "It is the job of investors to understand the impact they want and how to assess it"#rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:05 | RNWmicrofinance

#rnwmf even reaching 175 million, isn't just a drop in ocean

25-Jan-10 16:06 | AndyBZMClark

Nowak says: "microfinance benefits to society cause it builds growth and social cohesion at a low cost"#rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:07 | RNWmicrofinance

#RNWMF debate sobre microfinanzas en la haya, qué opina?

25-Jan-10 16:07 | informarn

Maria Nowak: everybody should profit of microfinance. Of course, but how, that's exactly the question. Is there a
proven concept? #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:07 | GreenJumpNL
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed is in favor of equity financed MFI's so they can provide cheap loans #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:17 | RNWmicrofinance

Molenaar: many MFI’s are alienated from their own clients #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:17 | RNWmicrofinance

se necesita formación sobre finanzas #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:19 | informarn

I agree! #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:21 | GreenJumpNL

Public agrees that microfinance will not survive without financial literacy #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:23 | RNWmicrofinance

#rnwmf won't financial institutions always serve themselves? it's their job

25-Jan-10 16:23 | AndyBZMClark

Ambassadeur from Bolivia in The Netherlands says mf can be an important tool against poverty #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:24 | informarn

Why can't we compare microcredit interest rates with interest rates in rich countries? #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:25 | GreenJumpNL

RT @RNWMicrofinance: Public agrees that microfinance will not survive without financial literacy #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:26 | HaicuNL

Is microfinance immune to corruption? #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:26 | MarijeMeulekamp

Is it useful to motivate Western citizens to provide MF? If every citizen provides one loan once in a lifetime, it
could help a lot. #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:27 | GreenJumpNL

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed says very soon after crisis (Afghanistan, Sudan) providing MF services makes sense
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:28 | RNWmicrofinance

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed: In a post conflict country without money you can't start an activity #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:30 | RNWmicrofinance

I agree with Abed even for providing loans in Western countries: only on the basis of cash flow instead of
collateral #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:30 | GreenJumpNL

Sir Fazle "In Haiti I want to set up a bank that can give loans to SMEs without collateral. Microfinance should
address SMEs too" #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:31 | RNWmicrofinance
Sir Fazle: even during financial crisis, MFI's have not seen diminishing availability of funds #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:41 | RNWmicrofinance

@GreenJumpNL western citizens providing MF useful? YES, Kiva is doing a great job doing just that #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:42 | HaicuNL

Amazing: 4 billion people live below 2 dollars a day #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:43 | GreenJumpNL

Jasmin (@ blog) to Sir Fazle: People need market to sell their goods, do you think conflict zones are good
markets for self-employed? #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:44 | RNWmicrofinance

RT @HaicuNL: @GreenJumpNL western citizens providing MF useful? YES, Kiva is doing a great job doing just
that #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:46 | ManonGagic

Nowak: the proof that MF is effective is in the fact that it exists from the time of Babylon until now #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:46 | RNWmicrofinance

Nowak "you can not ask too much. it does not replace infrastructure, education, health care, good governance"
#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:49 | RNWmicrofinance

Faisel Rahman: we need to be realistic concerning MF #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:49 | informarn

RT @ProMujer: After worldwide search for small entrepreneurs: Linda Flores from Nicaragua is the one to appear
at #rnwmf. Congrats! http ...
25-Jan-10 16:49 | MajorityMarkets

#rnwmf 4 billion under 2 dollars a day, mf 125 million - Abed is right that mf alone too small

25-Jan-10 16:50 | AndyBZMClark

End of panel discussion. Thank you all for your contributions. The debate continues with you on twitter or at
http://bit.ly/57Pe7m #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 16:52 | RNWmicrofinance

RT @AndyBZMClark: #rnwmf 4 billion under 2 dollars a day, mf 125 million - Abed is right that mf alone too small

25-Jan-10 16:53 | RNWmicrofinance

Volg met belangstelling twitterdebat over microkrediet #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 16:57 | biancadenouter

Jan Hoek, Director General of RNW closing debate : "this was only the start, more debates will be
launched!"#rnwmf
25-Jan-10 17:00 | RNWmicrofinance

"Máxima: world's poor need access to funding" - read the whole article at http://bit.ly/5Oc0zb #rnwmf

25-Jan-10 17:40 | MarijeMeulekamp

Agreed! #KivaFellows post http://bit.ly/ArariwaFinancialLiteracy RT @RNWmicrofinance:..mifi cannot survive
without financial literacy #rnwmf
25-Jan-10 19:52 | lethalsheethal

Princess Maxima of the Netherlands speaks on behalf of world’s poor to get access to funding #rnwmf
http://bit.ly/5Oc0zb
25-Jan-10 21:47 | ProMujer