Nanoenterprise Archives - Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.

Management and Supervision of Microfinance Operations

Feb 15, 2025

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in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: This course equips branch managers with essential skills in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling microfinance operations. Participants will explore conflict resolution, customer service, delinquency cost management, team supervision, and internal controls to enhance branch efficiency, staff performance, and financial sustainability in…

Islamic Finance 101: Principles and Practices for Microfinance Practitioners

Jan 8, 2025

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise

Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: Discover the foundations of Islamic finance and its applications in microfinance. This course covers Shari’ah-compliant principles, ethical finance practices, and practical tools for empowering communities. Gain insights into profit-sharing, risk-sharing, and asset-backed arrangements that prioritize fairness and community well-being, tailored for…

Nanoenterprises Confront Inflation: A Mixed Recovery Landscape in Early 2023 Update 19 of SEDPI’s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA) January – March 2023

Mar 30, 2024

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Business, Financial Literacy, Nanoenterprise

In the first few months of 2023, nanoenterprises continue their journey towards recovery, now facing the added challenge of rising prices. Our latest study at Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) provides new insights into how nanoenterprises are doing. Although there are signs of improvement, the issue of inflation is making the recovery process harder…

Is Housing the Next Frontier in Microfinance? SEDPI’s Vision for Accessible and Sustainable Housing Solutions

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

In a recent address at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Vince Rapisura, a pivotal figure in microfinance and social entrepreneurship, presented a compelling case for integrating affordable housing solutions into microfinance. His presentation, rooted in a deep understanding of the challenges faced by low-income Filipinos, offered a fresh perspective on addressing poverty through sustainable housing.…

ASA Philippines Foundation Showcases Impactful Home Financing Solutions at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

ASA Philippines Foundation, one of the giant microfinance institutions in the Philippines, presented its innovative Home Financing program at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, showcasing its contributions to addressing the housing needs of low-income communities. The summit, organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSent) and Social Enterprise Development Partnerships Inc. (SEDPI) on March…

Socialized Housing Production Hits Record Low,SHDA Highlights Compliance Challenges at Housing Summit

Mar 19, 2024

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

During the enlightening 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Santiago F. Ducay from the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) presented a concerning update on the state of socialized housing in the Philippines. The year 2023 saw the production of socialized housing units plummet to a historic low since 2001, with only 10,113 units completed. This stark…

Empowering the Marginalized: SEDPI’s Innovative Path in Nanoenterprise Development

Jan 14, 2024

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Empowering the Marginalized: SEDPI’s Innovative Path in Nanoenterprise DevelopmentVince RapisuraJanuary 11, 2024 Established in 2004, the SEDPI Group of Social Enterprises focuses on empowering marginalized Filipino communities via sustainable nanoenterprise growth. Their multifaceted approach includes nanofinancing, social investments, and financial education, addressing poverty and promoting financial stability. Despite advances in microfinance, poverty and high indebtedness…

The Rice Price Cap in the Philippines: Pros, Cons, and Long-Term Implications

Sep 11, 2023

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Business, Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise

In the wake of soaring rice prices, the Philippines has found itself in the midst of a contentious debate over the imposition of a rice price ceiling. As the staple food of the nation, rice plays an integral role in the daily lives of millions, making its affordability and accessibility crucial. President Bongbong Marcos, wearing…

Power to the Nano: How SEDPI is shaking up economic norms for the better

Jul 28, 2023

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Mariel Vincent Rapisura

in Business, Financial Literacy, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

The SEDPI Group of Social Enterprises is a Philippines-based organization that operates with the aim of alleviating poverty among Filipinos worldwide. Since its inception in 2004, it has grown to include eight collaborative organizations executing three key programs: SEDPI KaSosyo, SEDPI KaNegosyo, and Usapang Pera. These programs focus on social investments, nanofinancing, and financial education…

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