Supporting Microfinance in Conflict-Affected Areas

December, 2004     Tillman Bruett, Dave Larson, Tim Nourse, John Tucker

Supporting microfinance in devastated and fragile communities can be successful when donors work in concert, select qualified partners, are patient, are willing to take risks, and are prepared to pay higher costs. Effective microfinance can create the foundation for a fully integrated financial sector and fuel reconstruction.