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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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Financial transparency: a glossary of terms (pdf 396kb)

Inconsistent use of terms when reporting the financial performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) sometimes causes confusion both for microfinance insiders and for outsiders trying to understand the industry. This glossary aims to clarify and define key terms.

 

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