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Lending Mechanisms
Last updated on
30 June 2008
Kiva: person-to-person micro-lending
Kiva is a person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world. (KIVA) More info >>
What is online microlending?
This article provides an introduction to the recently emerging model of microfinance funding in which retail loans or investments are made over the Internet by average people around the world. (The Microfinance Gateway: 2008) More info >>
Breaking down the walls between microfinance and the formal financial system
Looks at the growing role that formal financial institutions in developing countries play in providing sound financial services for the poor. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2004) More info >>
Working with formal financial institutions
Guidance on how to work with formal financial institutions to improve access to financial services for the poor. (Improving the Impact of Microfinance on Poverty - Action Research Programme (IMPACT): 2005) More info >>
Commercial banks and microfinance
Highlights recent research on the different ways in which commercial banks have successfully entered the microfinance market. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2005) More info >>
How donors can help build pro-poor financial systems
Describes the experiences of donors funding and supporting pro-poor financial systems and services, and offers practical lessons on improving future work in this area. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2004) More info >>
The market for foreign investment in microfinance
Looks at the market for foreign investment in microfinance and seeks to understand the nature and impact of these investments. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2005) More info >>