The most pressing need the experts identified for assistance, given TIA's comparative advantage in business and entrepreneurship, is to help move this emerging field from the non-profit sector to a commercially viable industry. According to industry leaders, this will be key to attracting the level of commercial funding necessary to serve the tens of millions of women who need credit. A few microfinance institutions have achieved commercial viability, however, most still need technical assistance for institution building, as well as grants and low interest loans for lending capital. We believe that TIA is uniquely positioned to assist microentrepreneurs because of it's worldwide membership of prominent women leaders in the fields of finance, business, communications, international affairs, and economic development. We are committed to using TIA's power and influence to make a real difference in the lives of impoverished women across the world.
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