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Microfinance Institutions and Supporting Organisations

Appraisal guide for microfinance institutions: a technical guide (pdf 2.8mb)

This document presents an appraisal guide incorporating the latest microfinance knowledge and best practices to help analysts evaluate microfinance institutions (MFIs).

The guide is structured in the outline form of a complete appraisal report. This involves eight separate stages as follows:

- Recommendations
- Overview
- Institution
- Products
- Social performance
- Loan portfolio quality
- Financial performance and risk
- Business planning

The guide is particularly aimed at funders and consultants who analyse the MFIs, however others such as commercial banks or investors may also find it useful.

 

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