Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

FDC’s work over the years has encouraged a flourishing, but safe environment for microfinance and enterprise, by connecting policy and practice. A conducive and enabling policy environment, and a sound and effective regulatory framework and supervisory system are of critical importance for ensuring a level of outreach that would unleash the true potential of microfinance for significant poverty reduction. FDC’s seminal research conducted in the 1990s includes Best Practice in Banking with the Poor, The Role of Commercial Banks in Microfinance, Getting the Framework Right: Policy and Regulation for Microfinance in Asia, and The Role of Central Banks in Microfinance in Asia and the Pacific. More recently, FDC’s policy advocacy centres on the Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Forum, established in 2010 as a policy initiative of the APEC Finance Ministers to identify actions that financial policy makers can take to expand the reach of financial services to the unbanked and underserved.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Lessons Learnt on the MIRAB Model, 2004

by Fikreth Shuaib

This paper highlights the similarities of the "MIRAB" model in Sri Lanka - an island nation located in the Indian Ocean - and draws implications for the island nations of the Pacific.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Asia Microfinance Forum, 2011

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This regional forum was organised by the Foundation for Development Cooperation and Banking with the Poor to explore the differences, similarities, and opportunities for achieving financial inclus ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Self help groups – an urban model, 1995

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

Two companion booklets which provide practical guidance for forming self-help groups. The first is set in a rural context and is based on the experience of MYRADA in southern India. The second is ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter May, 2008

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

The challenges of MF in Southeast Asia, 2003

by John Conroy

This paper examines the circumstances of microfinance in seven ASEAN countries, identifying common challenges to sustainability. These include the need to integrate microfinancing systems successf ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

The Role of Commercial Banks in Microfinance, 1998

by Ruth Goodwin-Groen

At present some 200 million households of the self-employed poor in the Asia-Pacific region have no access to the formal financial system, with institutions such as commercial banks reaching only ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

APFIF – Proposed Actions for Policymakers, 2021

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This report provides a summary of the proposed actions developed for APEC's policymakers and regulators through this dialogue. A more detailed report will be published later in the year and shared ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Microfinance in the Pacific, 2004

by Pascal Marino

FDC was represented at the Microcredit Summit Asia-Pacific Meeting of Councils, held in February 2004 in Dhaka. The associated session 'Microfinance in the South Pacific' included a presentation b ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

The Pacific Wellspring, 2015

by Stephen Taylor

Insights from Pacific Microfinance Week 2015. Discussions of challenges and achievements of poverty reduction in developing countries around the world usually focus on Africa, Asia and periodicall ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Microfinance Industry Assessment Bangladesh, 2009

by Jamie Bedson

This assessment was completed as a Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP Network) activity to provide an overview of the microfinance sectors in which the BWTP Network operates. It extends beyond th ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Bulletin 3, 2010

by BWTP Network

Articles from the Banking with the Poor network highlighting contemporary microfinance issues.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Asia Microfinance Forum Report, 2011

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

The Asia Microfinance Forum 2010 was convened by The Banking With the Poor Network and organised by The Foundation for Development Cooperation, with the Citi Foundation as Lead Sponsor, and Hatton ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Microfinance Industry Assessment Myanmar, 2010

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This assessment was completed as a Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP Network) activity to provide an overview of the microfinance sectors in which the BWTP Network operates.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Pacific Microfinance Week, 2009

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This regional forum was organised by the Foundation for Development Cooperation and Microfinance Pasifika Network to explore the differences, similarities, and opportunities for achieving financia ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Mekong Inclusive Growth Forum, 2018

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This regional forum was organised by the Foundation for Development Cooperation and Banking with the Poor to explore the differences, similarities, and opportunities for achieving financial inclus ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Mekong Financial Inclusion Forum Overview, 2016

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

The inaugural Mekong Financial Inclusion Forum was the first wave of a major new industry initiative that is exploring the differences, similarities and opportunities for achieving financial inclu ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter September, 2007

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter 2, 1992

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Microfinance and Disaster Management, 2003

by Stuart Mathison

This paper summarises outcomes from an FDC and World Vision International workshop entitled "Microfinance and Disaster Management". The workshop brought together 27 microfinance and disaster manag ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Remittances Microfinance and Development, 2006

by Judith Shaw

At a time when other financial flows from developed to developing countries are in stagnation or decline, remittances from migrant workers have expanded in the last decade to become a key input to ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Getting-the-Framework-Right, 2010

by Sanjay Sinha

The objective of the Getting the Framework Right 2010 report is to provide an updated report of progress on microfinance policy and regulation in Asia, building upon the initial 1998 study and cov ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter October, 2007

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Microfinance Industry Assessment Nepal, 2009

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This assessment was completed as a Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP Network) activity to provide an overview of the microfinance sectors in which the BWTP Network operates. It extends beyond th ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter April, 2008

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Financial inclusion in a digital age, 2016

by Shawn Hunter

The Forum consisted of eight sessions that addressed a range of topics including: (i) credit bureaus and credit information systems, (ii) microinsurance, (iii) cross-border payment systems, (iv) s ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter September, 2014

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Why help the poor, 1995

by General Eva Burrows

This is a condensed version of an address delivered by General Burrows at th opening session of the Third Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Banking with the Poor held in Brisbane, 21-25 November 1995.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter 5, 1993

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Mekong National Workshop, 2004

by BWTP Network

These consultations focussed on the four topics defined in the workshop organised on the 29 January 2004 in Islamabad, presented in the summary.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter November, 2008

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Brochure, 2006

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

An outline by the Foundation for Development Cooperation and Banking with the Poor to explore the differences, similarities, and opportunities for achieving financial inclusion within this unique ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

KMBI MFI Case Study, 1998

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

A case study of a microfinance institution that is preparing to expand to serve more micro-entrepreneurs through microfinance and alleviate poverty.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

ADB Interim Action Plan for Microfinance, 1999

by Robyn Cornford

This report summarises the findings of a recent survey of Asian institutions involved in microfinance, in a variety of active, support and policy roles. The survey attempts to measure reactions ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Driving impact in the inclusive finance ecosystem, 2019

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This year's annual APFIF policy dialogue addressed two themes - the opportunity and challenges surrounding the creation of digital ecosystems within economies and building an understanding of what ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Business Models for Financial Services, 2009

by Craig Wilson

The purpose of this report is to document and evaluate business models for financial services available in Papua New Guinea and beyond, with the aim of identifying appropriate models for improving ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter 6, 1994

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter 10, 1998

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Energy lending, 2007

by Jamie Bedson

A lack of access to modern, alternative sources of energy in rural areas compromises the quality of life, health and economic opportunities of countless households in developing countries.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Asia Network Summit, 2009

by BWTP Network

Thirteen national and regional microfinance networks, as representatives of microfinance providers in developing countries, play an increasingly important role in facilitating growth and developme ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter January / February, 2007

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Update, July 2003

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This newsletter outlines FDC's current microfinance activities and includes including updates on recent press coverage, new publications, and events.

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Asia Microfinance Forum program, 2008

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This regional forum was organised by the Foundation for Development Cooperation and Banking with the Poor to explore the differences, similarities, and opportunities for achieving financial inclus ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Financial Services Sector Assessment – Pacific, 2007

by Stuart Mathison

The objective of this report is to document the results of an appraisal of access to financial services in five least developed countries in the Pacific and make recommendations to the United Nati ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Microfinance Pasifika Network Strategic Plan, 2010

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

A revised and updated MFPN Strategic Plan 2010 - 2014 helps strengthen the Network by improving services to members, increasing the income and membership of the Network and in helping to approach ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Best Practice of Banking with the Poor, 1995

by Ganesh Thapa

A study of best practice in banking with the poor, drawing on experience in eight Asian countries. It discusses the best practices, policies and institutional arrangements for banking with the poo ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

Microfinance Industry Assessment Laos, 2010

by Foundation for Development Cooperation

This assessment was completed as a Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP Network) activity to provide an overview of the microfinance sectors in which the BWTP Network operates. It extends beyond th ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Newsletter 8, 1996

by BWTP Network

These early BWTP Newsletters are produced for several audiences for partners in the eight participating Asian countries, to record their work and to keep them informed about the progress of their ...

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Micro financial & entrepreneurial policies

BWTP Bulletin September, 2013

by BWTP Network

These topical bulletins, produced almost two decades ago illustrate the issues confronting microfinance providers and their responses at that time.

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