Publications

Thematic Papers

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This series of papers has been prepared in connection to the “Global Microfinance Meeting on Young and Promising MFIs” that was held from May 30 to June 1, 2001, at the United Nations in New York. The meeting was by UNCDF/SUM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa. The purpose of the meeting was to improve the understanding of donors, technical service providers, and practitioners working with young institutions on issues crucial to the support of institutional development and growth of young microfinance institutions. The series includes input papers that have been prepared for the meeting as well as a report that summarizes key points of the discussions held during the Global Meeting.

[ pdf ] Young and Promising Microfinance Institutions - Meeting Proceedings
[ pdf ] How to Focus on Breakthrough Organizations When Selecting MFIs
[ pdf ] Identifying Promising MFIs
[ pdf ] Fostering Successful Technical Assistance Partnerships
[ pdf ] Building Effective Financial Structures for Fast-Growing MFIs
[ pdf ] Equity Investments in MFIs
[ pdf ] Equity Investments and Transformation

International Year of Microcredit 2005
Final Report
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Microfinance in the Arab States
The progress of microfinance in the Arab states. (September 2004)
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Supporting Women's Livelihoods:
Microfinance that Works for the Majority
– A Guide to Best Practices (2002)
[ html ] [ interactive pdf ]

Innovating from Experience
Gender Initiatives in Microfinance –Proceedings from the July 2001 Roundtable (2002)
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Increasing Access and Benefits for Women
Practices and Innovations among Microfinance Institutions – Results of the Global Survey of MFIs (2002)
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Islamic Banking Principles Applied to Microfinance
– Case Study: Hodeidah Microfinance Programme, Yemen
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Roundtable on Microinsurance Services in the Informal Economy:
The Role of Microfinance Institutions
Hosted by the International Coalition on Women and Credit and UNCDF/SUM (2000)
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The Constraints and Challenges Associated with Developing Sustainable Microfinance Systems in Disadvantaged Rural Areas in Africa.
by Renee Chao-Beroff (Click for more information)
[ MS Word 6.0 doc ] [ pdf ]

Some Issues for Consideration for the UNAIDS Workshop on Microfinance and HIV/AIDS. by Heather Clark (1999)
[ MS Word 6.0 doc ] [ pdf ]

Briefing Statement to the Human Rights Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives by Henry R. Jackelen (1999)
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