</titre> After a historical presentation of impact evaluation methodologies, the contribution presents the ?double deadlock? of quantitative and qualitative approaches in this matter. The analysis then discusses hypotheses that combine these two methodologies with the aim of designing impact evaluation...

</titre> Because of its longevity, outreach, the range of financial products offered and the innovative features of these products, the CECAM network ( ?Caisses d?épargne et de crédit mutuels de Madagascar?) stands as a reference in terms of rural and agricultural microfinance. The authors of this...