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Michael Diekmann, CEO Allianz SE

Together with world-class partners, Allianz empowers dialogue and knowledge transfer on mankindīs major challenges such as aging societies, global warming, and economic injustice. Itīs our business - and your opportunity.


Microhealth

Linking Microcredit and Health Services

An interview with Lynne Patterson, co-founder of Pro Mujer, which has linked loans to health services and education for women for nearly 20 years.

Climate Witness

From Flood Waters to Capitol Hill

Students displaced by Hurricane Katrina will meet climate scientists to bring first-hand experience and scientific knowledge to lawmakers in Washington DC.


What We Do

Allianz Microinsurance Projects

Michael Anthony of Allianz explains why a commercial insurer offers insurance to the poor, and describes ongoing projects in India, Indonesia, and now Egypt.

What You Can Do

Peer-to-Peer Lending

Our Take Action gallery introduces a few websites where lending to poor people on the other side of the world is just a mouse click away.


Microcredit

Only a Romantic Notion?

Aneel Karnani at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business says despite its growing popularity, microcredit is not the best way to help poor countries out of poverty.

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Microfinance Special

What is microfinance? Can microcredits fight poverty or are they a debt trap for the poor? Can insurers protect the most vulnerable?