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Spotlight on International Funders' Commitments to Financial Inclusion in 2013

This Brief analyzes trends in the international funding landscape based on CGAP research. In 2013, international funders committed at least $31 billion to support financial inclusion—an estimated increase of 7 percent on average per year between 2011 and 2013.

Facilitating the Market for Capacity Building Services

This Focus Note addresses the question: what does it take to facilitate a sustainable, commercially viable market for capacity building services delivered to financial service providers?

Trends in International Funding for Financial Inclusion in 2012

International funders have been adapting their priorities to meet this broader vision of financial inclusion, as reflected in the 2012 CGAP Funder Survey. This Brief analyzes trends in the international funding landscape for financial inclusion.

Current Trends in Cross-Border Funding for Microfinance

In 2011, cross-border funders committed at least US$25 billion to microfinance or financial services for the poor. CGAP research shows that levels of cross-border funding continued to increase despite the global financial crisis and strained national budgets, but at a much lower growth rate.

2012 Survey on Cross-border Funding for Microfinance

A New Look at Microfinance Apexes

This paper reviews recent experience with apex facilities that support institutions delivering retail financial services to poor and low-income clients.

Microfinance Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa

This Brief looks at public and private foreign investment in SSA microfinance retailers, and the challenges that limit investment.

How Have Market Challenges Affected Microfinance Investment Funds?

This Brief covers the highlights of the CGAP 2011 market scan of microfinance investment vehicles.

Trends in Cross-Border Funding

This Brief describes global trends in microfinance funding between 2007 and 2010.

Foreign Capital Investment in Microfinance:

Despite the financial crisis, in the past four years foreign investment in microfinance, including both debt and equity, has quadrupled to reach US$13 billion.