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Microfinance Institutions & Supporting Organisations

Last updated on 21 August 2008

Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network

A leading international network and promoter of best practices in microfinance and enterprise development, committed to reducing poverty through the power of enterprise. (SEEP Network) More info >>

The Microfinance Information Exchange

A leading business information provider dedicated to strengthening the microfinance sector by promoting financial transparency in the industry and helping to build the information infrastructure in developing countries. (The Microfinance Information Exchange) More info >>

The Banking With The Poor Network

A network of over 30 national policy institutions, commercial banks and NGO's from ten countries in Asia seeking to link microfinance with the financial system and to support the provision of inclusive financial services in Asia. (The Banking With The Poor Network) More info >>

Imp-Act

The Imp-Act Consortium is global group of organisations working to promote and support the management of social performance by Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). (Institute of Development Studies) More info >>

A guide to the Microfinance Gateway

This paper provides a guide and review of the tools and sources available on the Microfinance Gateway. (Opportunity International) More info >>

Appraisal guide for microfinance institutions: a technical guide

This document presents an appraisal guide incorporating the latest microfinance knowledge and best practices to help analysts evaluate microfinance institutions (MFIs). (Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest: 2007) More info >>

The Role of NGOs in Microfinance

This paper contends that international NGOs have played a substantial role in developing financial services for the poor. (Opportunity International Australia: April 2007) More info >>

Microfinance partnerships: opportunities and challenges

This article examines Plan International's attempts to establish and maintain successful partnerships with local microfinance institutions (MFIs). (Development Studies Network: February 2002) More info >>

Opportunity International Australia

An organisation working to help the poor transform their own lives by providing entrepreneurs in developing countries with access to capital and business training for microenterprises. (Opportunity International Australia) More info >>

World Education Australia

Aims to improve the lives of the poor in the Asia Pacific region through economic and social development programs. (World Education Australia) More info >>

Microfinance Services

An international consulting firm providing specialised consulting services in the field of microfinance and microenterprise. (Microfinance Services) More info >>

Australian Business Volunteers

Aims to help reduce poverty and create sustainable development by providing Australian expert volunteers. (Australian Business Volunteers) More info >>

Grameen Bank

Provider of microcredit and microfinance services to the poor in rural Bangladesh for over 25 years. (Grameen Bank) More info >>


 

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