2009 Q1 Board Book (Staff)
- Governance
- Title
- 2009 Q1 Board Book (Staff)
- Author
- Reeta Roy, Agnes Cheng, Peggy Woo, Peter Godec, Jennifer Singer, Kim Aig, Michael Jacobs, Sharon Oatman, Mary Joy Pigozzi, Allysone Mcgreal, Charles Lewis, Raymond Yu, Matthew C. Fitzgerald
- Year
- 2009
- Publication/Event Date
- May 03 2009
- Abstract
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The March 5, 2009, Board Meeting covered various agenda items, including grantmaking policies, budget updates, and investment committee reports. The meeting also featured discussions on the Foundation's 2008 results and 2009 objectives, focusing on expanding microfinance programs, developing a youth education strategy, and strengthening organizational capacity.
Key programs highlighted included partnerships with BRAC, MEDA, Aga Khan Foundation, and CARE Canada, aimed at expanding financial services and microfinance initiatives in developing countries, with emphasis on innovation, capacity building, and youth financial services. The meeting also discussed the establishment of the WWB-Wharton Leadership Institute to develop leadership in the microfinance sector.
The Foundation's 2009-2011 strategic plan aims to commit $40 million in 2009, with a focus on microfinance and youth education. The Foundation's charitable projects acceptance criteria and management policies were reviewed, emphasizing effectiveness, impact, innovation, feasibility, and sustainability.
- Notes
- Item consists of Board Book reports, presentations, and other inclusions, circulated for staff information. Complete Board Books and Minutes are restricted, and officially retained by Legal and Compliance.
- Resource Subject
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- Training
- Financial Inclusion
- Education and Learning
- Financial Services
- Learning
- Strategy
- Youth
- Event Name
- Board of Directors Meeting
- Keywords/Access Points
- BRAC, MEDA, Aga Khan Foundation, WWB-Wharton Leadership Institute, Innovation, Capacity Building, Impact, Sustainability, Strategic Plan, CARE Canada, Foundation Objectives, 2008 Goals, 2009 Goals
- Geographic Locations
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- Canada
- Uganda
- Africa
- Language
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- English
- Demographic Groups
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- Youth
- Special Collections
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- Board Books
- Archival Record ID
- MFA.2024.0098