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

CGAP G2P Research Project: Colombia Country Report

This report summarizes the findings of research conducted in Colombia on the business case for shifting Familias payments to a financially inclusive scheme linked to bank accounts, from the standpoint of BA, the recipients, and the program itself.
Research

CGAP-MIX 2010 Sub-Saharan Africa Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report

This report analyzes the state of microfinance in 2009 throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
Research

CGAP-MIX 2010 Eastern Europe and Central Asia Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report

This report explores how MFIs, policy makers, and funders in ECA have begun to adjust to the new risks and challenges presented by the 2009 twin economic and financial crises.
Research

Microfinance Banana Skins 2011

Now in its third year, the report reflects changing perceptions of risk in a dynamic and fast-moving industry. Microfinance has come of age, and with that, new issues have arisen.
Blog

The Alternatives to Mobile Money

Mobile money often begins with a customer withdrawing cash in a store in his or her community, or sending money directly from their mobile money account to a relative living far away.