Microfinance is a hot topic in Angola as the country seeks to rebuild after 27 years of war. More and bettere conomic opportunities are desperately needed since with little economic activity outside of oil and diamonds, the vast majority of people struggle to eke out a living. Featured in this issue: The Angolan Network for the Micro-enterprise Sector (RASME), of which DW is a founding member, is also trying to spur development by assisting access to funds and lobbying politicians to create a productive climate for small businesses. And DW’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has now been transformed into KixiCredito with the prime mission of providing sustainable microfinance services that are simple, easy and quick to access.