Comments on: The Savings behind the Interest http://anecdoted.com/business/the-savings-behind-the-interest/ Stories and observations from a Kiva Fellow / globetrotting idealist... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:20:07 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Eva http://anecdoted.com/business/the-savings-behind-the-interest/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Eva Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:32 +0000 http://anecdoted.com/?p=513#comment-64 Thanks Eileen! Your comment inspired me to post again today :D A lot of the transparency discussion was definitely a downer to follow from here in the Philippines. I think one of Kiva's (unofficial) mantras though is that no press is bad press, even if the coverage is negative - as long as they stay open and honest with their response. We're supposed to be hearing soon about how all of this "controversy" affected lending activity so I'm excited for that. (My unscientific guess right now from looking at my host MFI's fundraising activity over the last week is that most lenders are sticking with Kiva and things are ok overall... maybe even going strong as we head into the holiday season.) Thanks Eileen! Your comment inspired me to post again today :D A lot of the transparency discussion was definitely a downer to follow from here in the Philippines. I think one of Kiva’s (unofficial) mantras though is that no press is bad press, even if the coverage is negative – as long as they stay open and honest with their response. We’re supposed to be hearing soon about how all of this “controversy” affected lending activity so I’m excited for that. (My unscientific guess right now from looking at my host MFI’s fundraising activity over the last week is that most lenders are sticking with Kiva and things are ok overall… maybe even going strong as we head into the holiday season.)

]]> By: Eileen http://anecdoted.com/business/the-savings-behind-the-interest/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Eileen Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:41:43 +0000 http://anecdoted.com/?p=513#comment-62 Hi Eva!! I had been totally out of the loop regarding Kiva's transparency blunder until last week during an online fundraising webinar. It's sad to see that kind of setback for an organization that's doing so much good. I hope you are well in the Philippines and I love reading all of your stories - keep them coming! Hi Eva!!

I had been totally out of the loop regarding Kiva’s transparency blunder until last week during an online fundraising webinar. It’s sad to see that kind of setback for an organization that’s doing so much good.

I hope you are well in the Philippines and I love reading all of your stories – keep them coming!

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