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Microenterprise
Unleashing entrepreneurship
Examines the importance of the private sector in development and poverty reduction for developing countries.
SMEs
The SME toolkit
Business management information and training for small businesses and small and medium enterprises.
Microfinance & Microcredit
Key principles of microfinance
A list of key principles for delivering effective, accessible and equitable microfinance services.
Impact Assessement
Participatory monitoring and evaluation
Comprehensive resource for engaging stakeholders in participatory monitoring and evaluations.
Operational Environment
Policies, regulations and systems promoting sustainable financial services
Examines how policies, regulations and systems can be shaped to promote the development of a sound and responsive microfinance industry.
Enterprise development / microfinance
Welcome to the Enterprise Development section. Information provided here will be of interest to people involved in the planning, development and support of micro, small and medium enterprises and the delivery of microfinance services in the Asia Pacific region.
Resources include - project case studies, best practice guidelines and methodologies, SME operational toolkits, the latest approaches to microfinance delivery, relevant contacts and support services for microentreprenuers and small business owners, training and mentoring programs, advice on appropriate technologies and guidelines for dealing with regulation and supervision issues.
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Microenterprise
What is Microenterprise? | Training and Mentoring | Business Development | Trade and Market Access | Tools and Technology
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Trade and Market Access | Technology | Operations, Planning and Growth | Incubation | Sources of Finance | Support Services and Advisors | Training Resources and Toolkits
Microfinance and Microcredit
Concepts and Approaches | Lending Mechanisms | Interest Rates | Outreach (Rural vs. Urban) | Products and Services | Microinsurance | Management Information Systems and ICTs | Microfinance Institutions and Supporting Organisations | Best Practices and Case Studies | Training resources and toolkits
Impact Assessment
Monitoring and Evaluation | Community Development & Poverty Reduction | Scaling Results | Case Studies | Training Resources and Toolkits
Operational Environment
Regulation and Supervision | Efficiency and Sustainability | Governance, Transparency & Corruption | Gender and Cultural Issues | Taxation | Specific Situations (Security, Post Disaster etc.) | Research Bodies and Topics | Networks and Business Associations