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Kiva Fellow Jane

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Location:
New York NY United States
Occupation:
Strategy consultant
I loan because:
It's a great return on investment
About me:
Currently a Kiva fellow in Mongolia!
Check out:
http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/
Member Since:
Mar 10, 2009
Bio:
Jane Lim is currently working as an associate consultant in L.E.K. Consulting and is based in New York. She was born in Australia, but grew up in Singapore, and consequently views street food as an integral part of life. She graduated cum laude from Northwestern University, with a BSc in Industrial Engineering, a second major in Economics, and a minor in Film studies. Prior to officially joining the workforce, she interned at a law firm, an investment management firm, the interest rate derivatives desk at a bank, and also waitressed at the Ritz. Going forward, Jane wants to help alleviate poverty either by influencing public policy, or by empowering individuals through microfinance and venture philanthropy. She also has a great love for film, and hopes to direct documentaries in the future about systemic injustice, with the end to inform and influence a broader audience. She plans to pursue a joint MBA/MPP degree in the near term, and amongst other things, looks forward to seeing the world's largest equestrian statue in Mongolia.
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Jane's Kiva Fellowships

What is a Kiva Fellowship?
Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF9

Fellow at XacBank

Oct 12, 2009 to Dec 18, 2009

Updates From The Field

Journals and Journeys
Dec 1, 2009
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By Jane Lim, KF9 Mongolia I am convinced that my borrower videos have been lost in the abyss which is the Kiva journal tab (it currently has 5224 unsearchable pages), so I had to find another platform for [...]
The people who borrow
Nov 4, 2009
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By Jane Lim, KF9 Mongolia Today my envy of other Kiva fellows faded because I finally, finally got to meet Kiva borrowers. There is a certain sadness that most of these borrowers have. For some it’s [...]
excerpts pertaining to M
Oct 17, 2009
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by Jane Lim, KF9 Mongolia notable quotes from recent reads… “ Ulaanbaatar is possibly the coldest capital city in the world. “ - Michael Kohn, Lonely Planet Mongolia, p14 as a [...]
The place between Russia and China
Oct 12, 2009
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by Jane Lim, KF9, Mongolia here’s where i’m at: i wanted to write a before and after just so you can hear my drawn breath of anticipation / trepidation in between… before: 9:30am EST [...]

Entrepreneurs Jane Has Visited

Update for Bayarmagnai
Dec 28, 2009
Bayarmagnai is successfully paying back her loan - when we did a field visit to get a journal update, we had to wait as she had gone to the nearby XacBank sub-branch to make her repayment. For the new year, [...]
Update for Byambahuu
Dec 28, 2009
Byambahuu is doing very well selling handbags at the Narantuul Market in Ulaanbaatar, and was recently able to expand her business into two stalls at the market. Her sister, another Kiva borrower, also has a [...]
Update for Lhamsuren
Dec 28, 2009
Lhamsuren is paying back her loan on time. This is Lhamsuren\'s first XacBank loan, and she says she is very grateful for it, as its interest rates are lower than her other alternative - she was previously [...]
Update for Myagmarhajid
Dec 28, 2009
Myagmarhajid has successfully paid back her loan. This year, her profits enabled her to buy a computer for her daughter to use. Next year, she hopes to be able to buy a TV. For Myagmarhajid, the ability to afford [...]
Update for Baasan
Dec 23, 2009
Dear Lender, As we enter the holiday season, XacBank would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here's an e-card we created for you, featuring XacBank's staff and Kiva borrowers:

Jane's Loans

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1-28 of 29 loans

  • Levan
    Levan
    Pigs
    Georgia
    Paying back
    0% repaid
  • Dimitri
    Dimitri
    Services
    Georgia
    Paying back
    14% repaid
  • Altaibaatar
    Altaibaatar
    Clothing Sales
    Mongolia
    Paying back
    28% repaid
  • Ganima
    Ganima
    Retail
    Azerbaijan
    Paying back
    0% repaid
  • George
    George
    Property
    Uganda
    Paying back
    66% repaid
  • Mohammad
    Mohammad
    Religious Articles
    Iraq
    Paying back
    75% repaid
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous
    Clothing Sales
    Lebanon
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous
    Taxi
    Lebanon
    Paying back
    75% repaid
  • Hussein
    Hussein
    Phone Accessories
    Iraq
    Paying back
    91% repaid
  • Lola
    Lola
    Clothing Sales
    Tajikistan
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Humberto
    Humberto
    General Store
    El Salvador
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Abdurasul
    Abdurasul
    Clothing Sales
    Tajikistan
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Sodnom
    Sodnom
    Food Production/Sales
    Mongolia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Baljinnyam
    Baljinnyam
    Transportation
    Mongolia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Bayan
    Bayan
    General Store
    Mongolia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Byambadorj
    Byambadorj
    Food Market
    Mongolia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Richard
    Richard
    General Store
    Uganda
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Kiyaga
    Kiyaga
    Retail
    Uganda
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Dushaboi
    Dushaboi
    Animal Sales
    Tajikistan
    Paid back
    100% repaid
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Jane's Teams

Portfolio Distribution

  • By Gender
  • By Country
  • By Sector
  • By Partner

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Male82.76%
Female17.24%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Mongolia20.69%
Uganda17.24%
Tajikistan10.34%
Lebanon6.90%
Nicaragua6.90%
Iraq6.90%
Georgia6.90%
Tanzania6.90%
Kenya3.45%
Benin3.45%
Burundi3.45%
El Salvador3.45%
Azerbaijan3.45%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Retail31.03%
Clothing13.79%
Food13.79%
Transportation13.79%
Agriculture10.34%
Services6.90%
Personal Use3.45%
Construction3.45%
Housing3.45%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
XacBank17.24%
LLC Micro Finance Organization Credo6.90%
Tujijenge Tanzania Ltd6.90%
CHF International Access To Credit Services Initiatives (ACSI) Iraq6.90%
BRAC Uganda6.90%
Pearl Microfinance Limited6.90%
Ameen S.a.l.6.90%
PADECOMSM3.45%
Turame Community Finance, A Partner Of World Relief And HOPE International3.45%
MLO Humo And Partners3.45%
SMEP Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited3.45%
Komak Credit Union3.45%
Credit Mongol LLC3.45%
Alidé3.45%
Fundación León 20003.45%
HOFOKAM Ltd., A Partner Of Catholic Relief Services3.45%
AFODENIC3.45%
IMON International3.45%
MLF Microinvest, A Partner Of ACDI/VOCA3.45%