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    In Microfinance Sector, Technical Skills are Wanted

    The microfinance sector is in need of professionals with financial and other highly technical skills, says New York University economics professor and microfinance expert Jonathan Morduch.

    By David Lepeska // 18 June 2009

    The microfinance sector is in need of professionals with financial and other highly technical skills, says New York University economics professor and microfinance expert Jonathan Morduch.

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