Australian Development Gateway

The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 07 December 2005

Microcredit, microfinance or simply access to financial services - what do Pacific people need?

Looks at whether the replication of existing microfinance models is appropriate to the Pacific context and whether it meets the needs of people in the Pacific. (Foundation for Development Cooperation: 2001) More info >>

Why donors need to understand product development

Provides an introduction to key issues surrounding development of microfinance and microcredit products for the poor. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2002) More info >>

Product diversification in microfinance - introducing individual lending

Shares practical lessons learned by the Women's World Banking in introducing individual loans to their portfolio of microfinance service products. (Women's World Banking: 2005) More info >>

Microfinance and risk management: A client perspective

Looks at the need for microfinance services and products to meet the needs of the poor, and the importance of understanding their livelihoods and economic goals. (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 2000) More info >>


 

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