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PDW on Academic Research in Microfinance
Session Number: 224
Date/Time: Saturday, August 4: 2:10 pm
Location: Philadelphia Marriott Room 309
The purpose of this session will be to explore the feasibility of conducting theory-based research in Microfinance – focusing especially on extant theory development. The session will be an informal presentation/discussion and all attendees are invited to bring ideas and current research projects. From this session we hope to generate a community of individuals with similar interests to share resources and collaborate on future projects.
PDW Outline:
Part I: Welcome and overview of the session
Part II: Presentations:
- The Need for Management Theory in Microfinance
- Current Working Projects
Part III: Breakout groups
Part IV: Debriefing
Part V (if time permits): Overcoming obstacles
We look forward to a great session. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at the address below.
Joshua Ault
Sonoco International Business Department
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Phone: (803) 777-2990
Fax: (803) 777-3609
Joshua_ault@moore.sc.edu