Transforming Microfinance Institutions
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Transforming Microfinance Institutions
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Author : Joanna Ledgerwood
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2006-08-30
Transforming Microfinance Institutions written by Joanna Ledgerwood and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08-30 with Business & Economics categories.
In response to a clear need by low-income people to gain access to the full range of financial services including savings, a growing number of microfinance NGOs are seeking guidelines to transform from credit-focused microfinance organizations to regulated deposit-taking financial intermediaries. In response to this trend, this book presents a practical 'how-to' manual for MFIs to develop the capacity to become licensed and regulated to mobilize deposits from the public. 'Transforming Microfinance Institutions' provides guidelines for regulators to license and regulate microfinance providers, and for transforming MFIs to meet the demands of two major new stakeholders regulators and shareholders. As such, it focuses on developing the capacity of NGO MFIs to mobilize and intermediate voluntary savings. Drawing from worldwide experience, it outlines how to manage the transformation process and address major strategic and operational issues inherent in transformation including competitive positioning, business planning, accessing capital and shareholders, and how to 'transform' the MFI's human resources, financial management, MIS, internal controls, and branch operations. Case studies then provide examples of developing a new regulatory tier for microfinance, and how a Ugandan NGO transformed to become a licensed financial intermediary. This book will be invaluable to regulators and microfinance NGOs contemplating institutional transformation and will be of tremendous use to donors and technical support agencies supporting MFIs in their transformation.
Transforming Microfinance Institutions In The Arab World
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Author : International Finance Corporation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Transforming Microfinance Institutions In The Arab World written by International Finance Corporation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Transformations in the microfinance industry have been widespread practice globally since the late 1990s. Currently, transformed MFIs transact the bulk of all microfinance operations, measured by number of clients as well as portfolio size. However, the few transformations that have taken place in the Arab World have mostly involved transforming international microcredit programs into registered institutions, with many of them remaining unregulated. The reasons for this are mostly related to the broader enabling environment and to legal frameworks and regulations that include an increase in taxes owed under the new legal status. In addition, concerns of mission drift, long central to discussions of transformation, have led to skepticism of the process altogether. Lastly, MFI employees may have concerns about the transformation process, ranging from their personal beliefs to uncertainty about their future under a new for-profit company. In recent years, however, regulations in some Arab countries have changed, and other barriers to transformation, such as concerns about mission drift and doubts among staff, have been handled with greater delicacy and success. Accordingly, the time has come to take a closer look at what this process might entail. This paper presents the Arab context, and discusses the benefits, costs, challenges, and opportunities associated with transforming a not-for-profit into a for-profit entity - not necessarily a bank. While what has worked elsewhere may not necessarily be applicable in the Arab World, the body of evidence is quite clear that institutional growth is sustained by a variety of funding channels, and that the opportunity to grow and better serve the underserved has encouraged many MFIs in the Arab World to reconsider transformation. This study also presents the results of a survey conducted jointly by IFC and Sanabel to better understand where MFIs in the Arab World currently stand in the transformation process. The survey was sent by email to a select group of MFIs that are either the leading MFIs in their countries or have already expressed interest in transformation. It was composed of two sections. The first collected background information, particularly about their current legal structure and plans to transform. The second was addressed to MFIs that have already transformed or are considering transformation, to understand how they view the benefits and challenges. As a part of this undertaking, the survey also asked questions about the MFIs' interest in allowing staff to participate in the transformed entity's equity by setting up an employee stock option plan (ESOP). This is a form of staff compensation in which select staff are awarded shares in the share-capital company that employs them. A few MFIs in other regions have implemented ESOPs during transformation to address staff concerns, reward demanding work, and align individuals' goals with those of the institution. The survey sought to measure interest in ESOPs among respondents, as well as ask how they view the benefits, challenges, and appropriate terms of ESOPs. For MFIs wishing to explore this concept more deeply, Annex I of this paper addresses ways to implement ESOPs, and presents examples of MFIs that have elected to offer them.
Transforming Microfinance Institutions
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Author : Nicole Tode
language : en
Publisher: Ibidem Press
Release Date : 2013
Transforming Microfinance Institutions written by Nicole Tode and has been published by Ibidem Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Business & Economics categories.
Nicole Tode evaluates the possible institutional development of Moroccan microcredit associations which intend to transform themselves from the status of non-governmental institutions (NGOs) into regulated microfinance banks. Such a transformation might increase their asset base, number of clients, average loan balance, and outreach, thus having a positive impact on microcredits in Morocco. The study, for which a comprehensive number of data sets from the microfinance information exchange (MIX) database was meticulously analyzed, addresses everybody dealing with or interested in the challenging situation NGO microfinance institutions find themselves in when planning to become commercial banks.
A Framework For Regulating Microfinance Institutions
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Author : Hennie van Greuning
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
A Framework For Regulating Microfinance Institutions written by Hennie van Greuning and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Financial institutions categories.
A Framework For Regulating Microfinance Institutions
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Author : Joselito S. Gallardo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
A Framework For Regulating Microfinance Institutions written by Joselito S. Gallardo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Financial services industry categories.
How does a country's legal and regulatory framework affect the sustainability of microfinance? Does a tiered approach to regulation help to integrate microfinance into the formal financial system? And are there lessons to be learned from the experience of Ghana and the Philippines with a tiered approach?
Micro Success Story
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Author : Nimal A. Fernando
language : en
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Release Date : 2004
Micro Success Story written by Nimal A. Fernando and has been published by Asian Development Bank this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Business & Economics categories.
The study examines the ownership structure, expectations, and achievements of microfinance institutions that have been established by transforming nongovernment organizations (NGOs) in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Although the number of such institutions is low, they have had a catalytic effect and major influence on the microfinance industry.
Transforming The Development Landscape
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Author : Lael Brainard
language : en
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Release Date : 2006-07-31
Transforming The Development Landscape written by Lael Brainard and has been published by Brookings Institution Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-31 with Business & Economics categories.
Private sector activity is crucial for development. It shapes the investment climate, mobilizes innovation and financing in areas such as global health, and can either cause or mitigate social and environmental harm. Yet so far, the international development debate has not focused on the role of the private sector. This volume written by members of the private sector, philanthropic organizations, and academia investigates ways to galvanize the private sector in the fight against global poverty. Using a bottom-up approach, they describe how the private sector affects growth and poverty alleviation. They also review the impediments to private capital investment, and discuss various approaches to risk mitigation, including public sector enhancements, and identify some specific new plans for financing development in neglected markets, including an equity-based model for financing small-to-medium-sized enterprises. From the top-down, the authors look at the social and environmental impact of private sector activities, investigate public-private partnerships, explore new perspectives on the role of multinationals, and discuss an in-depth case study of these issues as they relate to global public health. In addition to providing a broad overview of the current issues, this forward-looking volume assesses the action-oriented initiatives that already exist, and provides templates and suggestions for new initiatives and partnerships. Contributors include David DeFerranti (Brookings Institution), Timothy Freundlich (Calvert Social Investment Foundation), Ross Levine (World Bank), Sylvia Mathews (Gates Foundation), Jane Nelson (Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government), Alan Patricof (APAX Partners), Warrick Smith (World Bank), and Julie Sunderland (APAX Partners).
Managing Risk And Creating Value With Microfinance
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Author : Mike Goldberg
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2010
Managing Risk And Creating Value With Microfinance written by Mike Goldberg and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Business & Economics categories.
This book provides guidelines and technical recommendations on microfinance based on expert presentations and cases from around the world.
Overindebtedness In Microfinance
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Author : Cosmin Olteanu
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2011-09-14
Overindebtedness In Microfinance written by Cosmin Olteanu and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-14 with Political Science categories.
Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Middle- and South America, grade: 5.75/6.00, University of Geneva (GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES ), course: Overindebtedness in microfinance, language: English, abstract: Originally celebrated as a poverty alleviation tool which is financially sustainable, microfinance is experiencing worrying developments, such as deterioration of loan portfolios, growing commercialization and increasing public criticism due to exaggerated profits. Overindebtedness is one of the most worrying trends, as it has negative effects on the loan beneficiaries and in the same time it threatens the very existence of the sector. This field research analyses from an empirical perspective the causes and effects of overindebtedness in the specific case of the clientele of Financiera CREAR Arequipa S.A. in Lima Norte, Peru. It was found that overindebtedness is generated by a mix of causes related to the increased competition between microfinance institutions and to the specific behaviours of clients confronted with an abundant credit offer. This produces a series of effects at institutional and client levels, which can be described as institutional cannibalization, client forced‐feeding, desperate borrowing and loan bicycling.
Financial Inclusion And Livelihood Transformation
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Author : Srimoyee Datta
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-07-27
Financial Inclusion And Livelihood Transformation written by Srimoyee Datta and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-27 with Business & Economics categories.
This book explores the role and effect of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) with different dimensions. It is being supported with strong empirical evidence into various parameters of MFIs directed towards inclusive finance and the transformation journey of livelihoods of its beneficiaries. It also incorporates empirical evidence with the perception of both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. Starting its journey toward the path of comprehending how MFIs make their footprint among the excluded population in the selected areas, it incorporates the different outcomes of MFI lending like credit utilisation patterns, income generation, and employability. As financial stability helps to break out the vicious cycle of poverty, this book emphasises the self-dependent element for the beneficiaries and their households. It addresses the important issue of the female counterparts in society. It shows how the MFIs work actively to generate female empowerment from multiple dimensions among the selected communities. It addresses key issues to consider for inclusive policy formulation, especially for backward communities in the backward areas and gives a realistic scenario of the MFI activities, their interactions with the respondents, the various outcomes, and areas for further developments, etc. This book is beneficial for academicians, researchers, and policymakers.