The Year in Review
This section highlights the impact of the macro economy on the microfinance industry in the country, regulatory & policy environment and industry initiatives.
Digitizing Microfinance the Next Frontier
April 1, 2018
Over the years, microfinance providers have been at the forefront of providing financial access to excluded segments by offering a range of customized financial products and services such as credit, savings, insurance and remittances.
Targeted Interventions in the Public and Priv...
February 15, 2018
Governments around the world use social protection programs to achieve various welfare objectives. Such programs are built off of policies that are applied to a wide range of contexts ranging from food stamps to aid for disaster rehabilitation. These...
MicroWatch Issue 46
December 31, 2017
At the end of 2017 the total gross loan portfolio of the industry stood over PKR 200 Billion, indicating a healthy growth of over 10% than the previous quarter. Growth picked up slightly as the sector’s outreach grew by over 6% as compared to t...
Going Green: Global Trends and Current State ...
December 29, 2017
This Micronote takes a closer look at green microfinance developments globally and map the current state of practice in Pakistan. More specifically, it aims to establish the need for microfinance to go green.
