Micronet-1: An Electronic Mailing List for Microenterprise Issues

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MICROnet-l is an unmoderated Internet electronic-mail list for the discussion of specific problems and their programmatic and technical solutions relating to microenterprises and their development.

MICROnet-l is sponsored by the Office of Microenterprise Development in the Economic Growth Centre of the Global Bureau. Participation is limited at present to USAID (anyone with a USAID.gov internet address), although if the network is successful it may be expanded in the future.

Aims to allow USAID staff to exchange information efficiently about experiences in microenterprise development. Encourages all interested participants to contribute any perspective, view, or question that they think is appropriate. This will enable understanding of issues and technical challenges.

Advises the participant to avoid placing confidential or source selection information on the network. G/EG/MD plans to use the network as a distribution channel for information such as abstracts of new reports, summaries of seminars, and news items.

Invites subscribers to use the network in the same way and to take an active role in initiating dialogue.