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Arab Spring

Blog
19 December 2011

From Arab Spring to Real Opportunities for the Poor

Microfinance industries in the region have been supported by governments as a form of benevolent neglect.
Blog
08 December 2011

The Arab Spring: Risks and Opportunities

If more enabling operating environments are the opportunity of the Arab Spring, let’s bet practitioners will deploy innovative ways to offer financial access to those who need it most.
Blog
04 December 2011

Measures to Overcome Revolution-Induced Problems

The poor are always the first losers in times of economic downturn and the micro-enterprise sector in Tunisia has been hard hit.
Blog
29 November 2011

MSME, MSME, and MSME…

Regionally, MSMEs account for more than 40% of private-sector employment, yet in many MENA countries they lack access to finance, opportunities to market their products, and effective business development services.
Blog
27 November 2011

The Arab Spring and Microfinance in Syria

The winds of the Arab Spring gusted late into Syria, arriving within a climate quite distinct from the political storm that swept through Egypt and Tunisia. Violent clashes between protestors and government forces in Syria are ongoing without any sign of slackening, dispute resolution, or concord bringing a timely settlement.
Blog
23 November 2011

Microfinance in Yemen: The Abyan Program

In 2011, some institutions and microfinance programs in Yemen have cut down loan disbursement, and even at times, stopped lending completely, leading to a decrease in the number of clients in Yemen.
Blog
10 November 2011

Efforts to Support Micro and Small Enterprises

The Bank, in partnership with the government as well as a variety of stakeholders including NGO’s, banks, and micro and small enterprises, has been supporting the financing needs of micro and small businesses through the Enhancing Access to Micro and Small Enterprises Project.
Blog
03 November 2011

The Microfinance Sector in Yemen

In Yemen, the microfinance sector in 2010 has made significant progress, with the number of active clients increasing by 100%.
Blog
27 October 2011

Microfinance and the Arab Spring in Egypt

Revolutions that have occurred, or the so-called Arab Spring, in some of the Arab countries have had a direct impact on the microfinance industry, like all other sectors. However, the impact has differed from one country to another, according to the relevant background of each country.
Blog
24 October 2011

The Regulatory Framework for Microfinance in MENA, 2011

In order to meet the challenges, a well developed regulatory framework as well as a strong support structure for the MFIs in the region is core. Sound regulations will enable the sector to grow in a sustainable way.

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