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2008 Microfinance Funder Survey Launched

CGAP has launched this year’s survey to collect information from funders all over the world about the size and composition of their microfinance portfolios. Data will be analyzed and shared in various user-friendly formats.

July 1, 2008

2008 IT Survey: Why do so many MFIs either end up sinking funds into poor technology investments or simply not investing in technology at all? We're conducting a survey to find out, and we'd like your input. Whether you're in a small MFI with just a few dozen clients, or a big organization, your responses can help us build a picture of where microfinance stands in relation to information technology today. Please take part before our deadline of September 15, 2008.

CGAP Announces the results of the 2008 Microfinance Funder Survey

To help make sense of the flow of funding to microfinance, CGAP surveyed the most important actors in the field on their funding activities from April to August 2008.

Who is Funding Microfinance? Results of the First Global Survey

CGAP surveyed the most important actors in the field on their funding activities from April to August 2008.

Government’s Role in Microfinance: What is the Optimal Policy Mix?

This article explores the optimal roles government can play to foster permanent financial access for the poor.

CAPAF now in CGAP.org

CGAP's Sub-Saharan Africa Team launches French webpage for the capacity building program in Francophone Africa. (Available only in French)

Information Systems resources now in English, French, and Spanish

The IS Fund and Software Listings and Reviews are now available in multiple languages on cgap.org.

Winners from the 2008 CGAP Microfinance Photography Contest

A teacher in a government-run school in West Bengal, India, is the winner of this year's Contest.

Banking Agents – The Key to Successful Mobile Banking Services

A successful network of agents is vital to the branchless banking business model. However, building and sustaining an agent network is challenging for branchless banking pioneers.

Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on MFIs and their clients

CGAP is conducting a global survey to answer questions and inform the microfinance industry on the impact of the financial and economic crisis on MFIs and their clients.

Policy makers conclude high-level meeting on mobile banking

To promote effective regulation of mobile banking, CGAP, DFID, and AFI organized the second Global Leadership Seminar for high-level policy makers and regulators

CGAP Funder Training 2009

The next CGAP Funder Training, "Developing Inclusive Financial Systems: How Funders Can Make a Difference", will be held in Amman, Jordan, June 14-18.

How is the global crisis impacting microfinance providers and their clients?

March 12, 2009

How are MFI clients doing? Are they more resilient to the crisis? And the MFIs themselves? Are they experiencing liquidity constraints? If so, how is the liquidity shortage distributed by region?

Regulation & Supervision Resource Center has moved

The Microfinance Regulation and Supervision Resource Center has now moved to its own site.

Cgap.org has launched its first User Satisfaction Survey

September 6, 2009

Cgap.org was re-launched in June 2008 with an updated look and feel. We would like your feedback on the new site so we can continue to improve and expand our services. Many thanks!

Financial Times announces winners Sustainable Banking Awards

June 11, 2009

This year the nominees were selected from among 165 entries from 117 institutions across 42 countries.

Microfinance Gateway Relaunches to Offer New, Interactive Features

The most comprehensive online resource for the global microfinance community now offers interactive features, updated information on Hot Topics in microfinance, and a fresh look and feel.

Over-indebtedness Workshop

CGAP convened a group of industry experts to look at client over-indebtedness issues. What exactly do we mean by over-indebtedness? What does existing research tell us?

CGAP Annual Meetings 2009

Against the backdrop of the global economic crisis, CGAP's Council of Governors gathered in Croatia to review CGAP’s results and work plan for the coming year.

Croatia Funder Training Registration

May 17, 2008

The next CGAP/MFMI training course for funders, "Building Inclusive Financial Systems: How Can Funders Make a Difference?", will be held in Croatia, September 8-12, 2008.

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