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About PlaNet Finance Japan
"PlaNet Finance was founded to help expand the outreach of microcredit in all countries by providing information and technical know-how, bringing information technology to reduce the cost of delivering microcredit, make it more transparent and easy to monitor, offering rating services, and organizing workshops, dialogues and conferences to bring the policy makers and the microcredit practitioners together to create better understanding. During the past few years of its existence it has made a significant impact on the microcredit industry"
—Muhammad Yunus, Founder and President, Grameen BankWho we are
PlaNet Finance Japan is a Japanese non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2006 with the goal of alleviating poverty by promoting Japan’s understanding of and involvement in microfinance.
Vision
An inclusive financial sector that empowers the poor so they can lift themselves out of poverty
Mission
To become the leading voice on microfinance in Japan
Objectives
- Promote Japan’s understanding of microfinance
- Mobilize Japan’s human, technological and financial resources in support of the global microfinance movement
- Build a sustainable organization with a strong commitment to socially responsible behavior
