Christian Mircoenterprise Development: An Introduction - Softcover

Bussau, David; Mask, Russell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1870345282 ISBN 13: 9781870345286

Publisher: Regnum Books, 2003

Synopsis

Microenterprise Development (MED) has been embraced with great enthusiasm by mission groups. Over 1200 Christian organisations are currently implementing MED in the two thirds world. But many of these efforts begin with little understanding of the basic fundamentals of creating a credit culture, with the discipline and knowledge of the best practices required The objective of this handbook is to provide information to help Christian MED practitioners and donors better understand how to apply Christian MED in ways that build Christ's kingdom. The book draws from literature on secular MED and undertakes eight case studies of Christian MED programs from around the world. It then draws out the strengths and weaknesses of Christian MED.

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About the Authors

Since the 1970s, microfinance pioneer David Bussau AM (born 1940) has been developing, refining, and implementing innovative solutions to the problem of entrenched world poverty. He is the founder of Opportunity International Australia and co-founder of the Opportunity International Network, both organisations dedicated to challenging the conventional wealth redistribution model of development, and addressing poverty through responsible wealth creation. Today, Opportunity International Australia serves over a million people in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. David currently provides consultancy to government, corporations, and NGOs. For his services to international development, David has been honoured with an Order of Australia and in 2008 was named Senior Australian of the Year. He is married to Carol and has two daughters, Natasha and Rachel.

Russell P Mask (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1995; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1990; B.A., Wheaton College, 1983) is Associate Professor of Community Development at Covenant College, just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. In addition to teaching Covenant College students, Russell trains NGO staff, NGO workers, church workers and missionaries around the world in church-centered Microenterprise Development and Microfinance strategies via the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is married with three children and enjoys NASCAR racing and fly fishing.

Source: http://www.covenant.edu/academics/undergrad/ecd/faculty/mask
Accessed 13/03/2014

Edition details

• Publisher: Regnum Books
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1870345282
• ISBN 13: 9781870345286
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142