A major source of financing for the poor and no longer a niche industry Over the past four decades, microfinance—the provision of loans, savings, and insuranc

The purpose of the 'Microfinance Handbook' is to bring together in a single source guiding principles and tools that will promote sustainable microfinance and c

. . . a valuable resource that traces the changes in the microfinance sector from its origin until now. . . The book will serve as a good reference point for fu

Microfinance has grown from the obscure efforts of a few philanthropic institutions into a global industry that reaches 150-200 million clients through the bran

The idea that small loans can help poor families build businesses and exit poverty has blossomed into a global movement. The concept has captured the public ima