Enabling a paradigm shift for microfinance under the ESF by Jorge Ramirez

10 February 2016

Watch time: 8.5 mins

Jorge Ramirez, European Microfinance Network

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Microfinance institutions

10 February 2016

Watch time: 8.5 mins

Jorge Ramirez, European Microfinance Network

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