Research & Analysis

UNCDF SmartAid Report 2009

A report of one of 10 funders who participated in SmartAid 2009.

AFD SmartAid Report 2009

A report of one of 10 funders who participated in SmartAid 2009.

MIF SmartAid Report 2009

A report of one of 10 funders who participated in SmartAid 2009.

GTZ SmartAid Report 2009

A report of one of 10 funders who participated in SmartAid 2009.

SDC SmartAid Report 2009

A report of one of 10 funders who participated in SmartAid 2009.

IFAD SmartAid Report 2009

A report of one of 10 funders who participated in SmartAid 2009.

CGAP-MIX Africa Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report

This report reviews overall developments throughout Africa and separate breakdowns for each of the four subregions: Central, East, Southern, and West Africa.

Going Cashless at the Point of Sale

Debit cards are indeed becoming a standard payment instrument for people with a savings account. Debit cards have achieved critical mass adoption in most developed countries.

Appraising Microfinance Institutions

Appraisals help funders to determine the capacity of MFIs and to make decisions related to capitalizing an MFI or providing support for technical assistance.

NGO MFI Transformations: Ownership Issues

This brief reviews seven areas in which those embarking on a transformation should research and seek legal counsel’s advice.