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Monitoring and Evaluation

Resource guide to microfinance assessments (432kb)

This guide compares five of the better-known rating methodologies for microfinance institutions (MFIs) and highlights some of the key issues faced in assessing microfinance services and products. The MFIs include:

CAMEL of Accion International
PEARLS of the World Council of Credit Unions
GIRAFE of PlaNet Rating
MicroRate
Micro-Credit Ratings and Guarantees, India

Resource link:
http://www.cgap.org/docs/ FocusNote_22.pdf
Published: 2001
Source: Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (http://www.cgap.org)
Added to ADG on: 07 December 2005 , contributed by: ADG team
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