The topic of this symposium is close to the hearts of many of us because Islamic finance is ultimately concerned with issues of equity and economic justice, and because micro-finance has proven to be a poverty-alleviating mechanism.  We feel that there is a pressing need to discuss the feasibility of Islamic micro-finance.

The symposium brings scholars and professionals from both industries (micro -finance and Islamic finance) to discuss the role of the Islamic finance industry in expanding access to financial services to the poor, through existing micro-finance organizations or the development of new shari'a-compliant micro-finance organizations.

The event is FREE, but registration is required.  If you have not registered yet, please reply by providing the following information.

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S Nazim Ali
Director, Islamic Finance Project
Islamic Legal Studies Program
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel. (617) 496-2296 Fax: (617) 496-2373
Email: nazimali@law.harvard.edu