Links

Global Poverty Reduction Network Resource Corner
(intranet- requires UNDP user name and password)
 
Comparative Research Programme on Poverty (CROP)
Established by the International Social Science Council in 1992, CROP is dedicated to conducting development research on poverty, generating reliable data and building a body of scientific knowledge which can be used for poverty reduction
 
Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP)
The IRP is a US institute based at the University of Wisconsin and dedicated to the researching the causes and consequences of poverty and social inequality in the United States
 
International Poverty Centre (IPC)
Based in Brazil, IPC is the newest global thematic centre established by UNDP. Its purpose is to facilitate, promote, and disseminate poverty-relevant knowledge and experiences that may lead to tangible improvements in the lives of poor people in developing countries
 
UNDP Poverty Homepage
Providing links and resources to the work of UNDP in combating poverty worldwide.
 
World Bank  Poverty Net
The World Bank's poverty homepage, providing resources, papers and links.
 
World Social Summit for Social Development (WSSD)
The official page of the WSSD
Microfinance and SMEs
Global Small Enterprise and Microfinance Network (intranet- requires UNDP user name and password)
 
Center For Micro-Finance
This website provides information on Micro Finance in Nepal. The CMF's major activities include trainings, technical assistance, studies and research, documentations and publications
 
Micro credit Summit Campaign
Established in the follow-up to the Micro credit Summit in 1997, the site provides resources, best practice information and links related to micro finance.
 
SME Exchange
The SME Exchange works with Chambers of Commerce to facilitate exchange between SMEs and potential customers and suppliers. So far it has been launched only in the Middle East.
 
The Microfinance Gateway
The Microfinance Gateway is a public forum for the microfinance industry at large that offers a wealth of tailored services for microfinance professionals, including resource centers on specific topics in microfinance, a searchable library of electronic documents, a consultant database, a jobs listing service, and specialized discussion groups
 
Le Pôle Microfinancement
French website. Useful microfinance work tool for operators, NGOs, researchers and financial persons.
 
Inter Aide
French website. Links on credits and Micro finance.