CGAP

CGAP is an independent policy and research center dedicated to advancing financial access for the world's poor. It is supported by over 30 development agencies and private foundations who share a common mission to alleviate poverty. Housed at the World Bank, CGAP provides market intelligence, promotes standards, develops innovative solutions and offers advisory services to governments, financial service providers, donors, and investors.

By CGAP

Research

Regulation of Branchless Banking in India

This update of CGAP’s 2008 “Notes on Regulation of Branchless Banking in India” incorporates research conducted by CGAP in January 2010.
Research

Regulation of Branchless Banking in Mexico

This update of CGAP's 2009 "Notes on Regulation of Branchless Banking in Mexico" incorporates research conducted by CGAP in January 2010.
Research

Regulation of Branchless Banking in Russia

This update of CGAP’s 2008 “Notes on Regulation of Branchless Banking in Russia” incorporates research conducted by CGAP in January 2010.
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Diagnostic: Legal & Regulatory Environment for Microfinance in Lebanon

An overview of the Lebanese banking sector and microfinance sector.
Research

Financial Access 2009

Financial Access 2009 reports on new data from a survey of financial regulators in 139 countries. It is intended for a broad audience of policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and multilateral and bilateral investors.