This paper aims to reveal some basic trends in the financing of microfinance institutions, such as where the financing comes from, and how the distribution changes over time. The paper does not claim to be a comprehensive review of this topic, but it offers some new information and points to...

Drawing from the findings of monitoring evaluations conducted for MIF and others between 1996 and 2003, this paper sets forth some of the key lessons learned to-date from the operation of various LAC-based SME investment funds.