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.
Rethinking Microfinance - Developing a New In...
November 20, 2019
Achieving financial inclusion is one of the key enablers of economic prosperity; an inclusive financial system, one that allows broader access to financial services, can lead to faster and more equitable growth. Developments in microfinance over the years have contributed to increased financial inclusion by expanding the range of financial service providers, increasing the number of products and services, improving access to hundreds of millions of people and identifying the need for client protection and transparency.
MicroWatch Issue 53
November 18, 2019
MicroWatch Issue 53: The 3rd Quarter of 2019 saw microcredit penetration reach 35% with growth witnessed in most key indicators.
The How & the Why of Microfinance Lending Rat...
October 24, 2019
Concerns being raised about the lending rates charged by microfinance players are as old as the history of microfinance. Microfinance industry aims to provide financial services to the unbanked,comprising predominantly lower income strata of the society. Financial services are generally complemented with non-financial services provided to clients.
Identification & Assessment of Risks 2019
October 24, 2019
Risk is an inherent element of financial services, and like all financial institutions, microfinance providers (MFPs) face risks that they must manage effectively to achieve their financial and social objectives. It is imperative for microfinance providers to have a formal risk management structure in place to proactively establish processes that support business objectives while mitigating risks to an acceptable level.
