Iraq MF in the News

Several microfinance institutions, supported by USAID's Tijara Provincial Economic Growth Program, are highlighted for their recent accomplishments in the fourth quarter 2010 issue of the Sanabel newsletter, the self-titled microfinance network of Arab countries. Mentioned in the newsletter are Al Mosaned Center for Growth and Development, the Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF), Al-Takadum, and Al Bashaer. Of special interest is an interview with Mr. Abbas Al-Saidi, General Manager of Al-Thiqa Organization, found on page 17.

Al Bashaer Microfinance Institution featured on Fox News: Helping Create Jobs in Baghdad through Access to Finance.

The "State of the Iraq's Microfinance Industry" report published by the USAID-Tijara Provincial Economic Growth Program has captured the attention of CGAP's Microfinance Gateway website here.