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Exclusion of disabled people from microcredit in Africa and Asia: a literature study
This paper looks at how exclusion mechanisms affect the participation of people with disabilities in, and outcomes of, institutional, ad-hoc and self-helping microcredit schemes, and presents a review of literature on this topic. (Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal: 2008) More info >>
The challenges in microfinance in areas of low population density
This paper was presented at the Asia-Pacific Regional Microcredit Summit in 2008, addressing the challenges of providing microfinance in low population density areas in the Pacific. (Microfinance Pasifika) More info >>
Microfinance in Australia: current realities and future possibilities
This report provides an overview of the current realities of, and future possibilities for, microfinance in Australia - where microfinance is increasingly being referred to as a mechanism for addressing poverty and social exclusion, particularly that relating to financial exclusion. (University of Queensland: 2003) More info >>
Microfranchising : the next step
This presentation explores microfranchising as a means of leveraging microfinance to create income and jobs at the bottom of the pyramid, as well as new opportunities for the private sector to market its products. (ABDI: 2007) More info >>
Reimagining microfinance
Grameen Foundation CEO Alex Counts, outlines a new vision of microfinance as a platform, not a product; one that relies on high volumes, not high margins, and that uses limits on private benefit, holistic performance standards, and third-party certification. (Stanford Social Innovation Review: 2007) More info >>
Principles of sustainable microfinance
A summary of principles from World Education Australia recognized as good practice in delivering microfinance services. (World Education Australia: Sept 2006) More info >>
VANWODS Microfinance Impact Assessment
This report assesses the impact of a project providing microfinance services to women in Vanuatu (VANWODS) since 1996. (: 2007) More info >>
Leveraging remittances with microfinance
An Asia-Pacific study investigating the potential for remittance-linked financial services to contribute to household well-being and economic development, using case studies from Fiji, Samoa, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Timor Leste. (AusAID: 2007) More info >>
CGAP Portfolio Newsletter
Portfolio is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), providing a regular source of news and information on trends in the microfinance area. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) More info >>
Towards Islamic microfinance: a primer
This article gives an overview of the basic principles of Islamic finance, explaining how financial services must comply with Islamic legal principles. (The Microfinance Gateway) More info >>
The business of global poverty
This article discusses the role business can play as the world confronts the socioeconomic challenges of the 21st century. (Harvard Business School: 2007) More info >>
Energy lending: microfinance & access to modern, alternative energies
This briefing note looks at ways to increase the engagement of MFIs in energy lending programs through establishing partnerships with energy suppliers and innovative financing mechanisms. (Foundation for Development Cooperation: Sept 2007) More info >>
Microfinance: financial services for the poor
Defines microfinance, its sources and the Asian Development Bank 'Microfinance Development Strategy'. (Asian Development Bank (ADB): November 2005) More info >>
Microfinance: a platform for social change
This paper argues that although microfinance is an effective poverty alleviation tool, it should be utilized as a platform for multiple empowerment approaches, building on the successful models being pioneered by a few microfinance practitioners. (Grameen Foundation: 2007) More info >>
Surviving disasters and supporting recovery: a guidebook
This guide assists microfinance institutions (MFIs) in assessing the risk of a disaster, their clients' needs, their own institutional capacity to respond and provides guidance for preparation, response and recovery. (World Bank: 2006) More info >>
Beyond good intentions: measuring the social performance of microfinance institutions
This focus note highlights the emerging emphasis on social performance in microfinance and reviews some of the assessment tools recently developed. (The Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2007) More info >>
From microfinance to macro change: Integrating health education and microfinance
This advocacy booklet calls for integration of reproductive health education with microfinance services in developing countries to empower women and reduce poverty. (United Nations Population Fund: 2006) More info >>
Microfinance: a sustainable tool for urban poverty alleviation
A paper on the role of microfinance in addressing poverty alleviation in urban areas. (Social Enterprise Associates) More info >>
Microfinance donor projects: 12 questions about sound practice
A series of questions and answers for donors of microfinance projects. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP): April 2002) More info >>
Key principles of microfinance
A list of key principles for effective, accessible and equitable microfinance services. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2004) More info >>
Microfinance consensus guidelines
Standard definitions for selected financial terms, ratios and adjustments used to measure the performance of microfinance institutions. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2003) More info >>
Financial services for the rural poor
An overview of microfinance terminology, barriers to provision of microfinance, and lessons on how to effectively support microfinance activities. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2003) More info >>
The Microfinance Gateway
Contains extensive information for and about the microfinance industry. (The Microfinance Gateway) More info >>