performance of female clients of mega microfinance institutions (MFIs) operating in a polarized Latin America and the Caribbean …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of microfinance loans on poverty reduction amongst women … sub sample of ten women entrepreneurs who secured microfinance loans for their new or established enterprises. Findings … entrepreneurs. An optimal, poverty reduction, microfinance size has been identified. A range of entrepreneurial characteristics were …

Provides a guide for managers of microfinance institutions (MFIs) on the design and operation of basic insurance …

Microfinance is not simply banking; it is a development tool. It has been estimated that there are 500 million … that will promote sustainable microfinance and create viable institutions. The Handbook takes a global perspective, drawing … on lessons learned from the experiences of microfinance practitioners, donors, and others throughout the worl …