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Microfinance and poverty reduction in Asia: What is the evidence?
This paper surveys the evidence from a number of recent studies on microfinance institutions (MFI's) in Asia, looking at impact and cost-effectiveness issues. (ABDI: 2003) More info >>
Microfinance and poverty: the Japanese experiences
This presentation provides a Japanese perspective on the role of microfinance in poverty reduction through an examination of the historical development of microfinance in Japan. (ABDI) More info >>
MicroSave briefing notes
The Briefing Notes series is a compilation of short, focused, summaries of key issues and ideas from MicroSave's core research which include topics of mobilisation of savings, microcredit institutions and toolkits. (MicroSave) More info >>
Country studies on leveraging remittances with microfinance
This collection of reports focuses on the leveraging of remittances with microfinance in various countries in the Asia-Pacific region, inlcuding Timor Leste, Indonesia, Fiji, Samoa and Sri Lanka. (Foundation for Development Cooperation: 2007) More info >>
Microfinance, poor rural households and women
This ADB article asks whether microfinance has reduced the poverty of poor rural households and if there is potential for microfinance to improve the socioeconomic status of women. (Asian Development Bank: 2007) More info >>
The ethnic minority market of Si Ma Cai, Vietnam
A case study of the ethnic minority people, the Red Mhong and the significance of the Can Cau ethnic market in northern Vietnam to the Mhong's socio-economic needs. (: 2007) More info >>
The Long Term Benefits of MED in a Developed Country
This report outlines Opportunity International's programs with Indigenous Australians and concludes that the use of Micro Enterprise Development (MED) in a developed country can be justified on an economic basis. (Opportunity International Australia: May 2004) More info >>
Developing microfinance in Fiji: challenges and successes
A snapshot of the key issues facing the microfinance sector in Fiji. (Engaging Communities Conference: August 2005) More info >>
Microfinance against child labour
These guidelines outline how microfinance can be used as a tool to eliminate child labour. (International Program on the Elimination of Child Labour: February 2004) More info >>
Linking debt relief to microfinance: an issues paper
The paper gives an overview of the conceptual and operational issues in linking Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PSRPs) to microfinance promotion in Sub Saharan Africa. (International Labour Organisation: 2006) More info >>
Australian aid: Approaches to microfinance and enterprise development
Examples of innovative approaches and lessons learned in microfinance and enterprise development (AusAID: January 2006) More info >>
Eight years of lending in Upper Egypt
Presents the performance of the Egyptian Association for Community Initiatives and Development (EACID) over an eight year period. (Development Gateway: December 2005) More info >>
Asia resource centre for microfinance - country profiles
Profiles of microfinance services and institutions in countries across Asia. (Banking With the Poor) More info >>
Banking on Grameen: is it viable in the Philippines?
Fact sheet evaluating a joint microfinance program in rural Philippines proposed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). (International Fund for Agricultural Development: April 2003) More info >>
The performance and sustainability of two Philippine microfinance institutions
Reviews the performance and sustainability of two microfinance institutions in the Philippines. (Foundation for Development Cooperation) More info >>
Governance of microfinance institutions
Offers case studies, articles, events, discussion board, best practices and reports relating to microfinance. (Development Gateway) More info >>