Micro-Economic Development Foundation (MEDF)
Nonprofit Organization Management - , Chiang Mai, Thailand
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The Micro- Economic Development Foundation (MEDF) started with The Micro- Economic Development Project (MEDP). MEDP started 1999 this work continued from the community spirit development project CSDP The CSDP has been worked with the hill-tribes since 1987-1998. These two project targeted hill tribes people supporting community and economic development. Consisting of Karen, Lahu, Lawa, Akha and Chinese people. It covered the area of 16 districts with in 4 provinces i.e. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son and Tak. All the target groups were farmers.MEDP Project applied the principle of development with participation to the development process. The community members, especially the members or the committees of the saving group, had to understand clearly the basic of co-operative and gather to help each other, There fore the committee had to be imparted the Knowledge of administration, accounting and crediting. Furthermore, during the activity operating of the group, the committee had to efficient in counselling and problem solving to build up the strength of community.Project GoalThe main goal for MEDF is to improve the socio-economic environment for poor Tribal communities, through establishment of village based micro institution and cooperation and co-operatives. MEDP will provide opportunity for the people in poor tribal communities to gain the Knowledge needed to establish and to successfully sustain micro economic institutions. MEDP will together with the officers and the members of such institutions. Work for further development of the institution in order to strengthen their impact in solving socio-economic problems ensure that the institutions adhere to democratic principles.TodayCurrently, MEDF has branched out into several communities in South East Asia introducing elements of sustainable technology, ecological economics, and micro-finance to achieve community goals.
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