Research & Analysis

CGAP Consumer Protection Policy Diagnostic Report: India

CGAP contracted with an in-country microfinance expert to assess the Indian consumer protection policy environment for low-income and/or inexperienced customers. This report is based on the findings of interviews conducted as well as desk research.

Regulation of Branchless Banking in South Africa

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

Regulation of Branchless Banking in Kenya

This update of CGAP’s 2007 “Notes on Regulation of Branchless Banking in Kenya” incorporates research conducted by CGAP in January 2010.

Regulation of Branchless Banking in Brazil

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

Regulation of Branchless Banking in the Philippines

This update of CGAP's 2008 "Notes on Regulation of Branchless Banking in the Philippines" incorporates research conducted by CGAP in January 2010.

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.

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.

The Rise, Fall, and Recovery of the Microfinance Sector in Morocco

The Moroccan microcredit sector has enjoyed one of the most extraordinary growths seen in the microfinance industry.

Does Microcredit Really Help Poor People?

Ever since microcredit first began to capture public attention 25 years ago, the usual story line has been that it is a tool of extraordinary power to lift poor people—especially women—out of poverty, by funding their microenterprises and raising their incomes.

Diagnostic: Legal & Regulatory Environment for Microfinance in Lebanon

An overview of the Lebanese banking sector and microfinance sector.