The presentation outlines the factors that influence the financial behaviour of the poor across different regions. The presentation also discusses third generation MFIs and usage of No-frills accounts. The topic of e/m-banking is also covered at the end.
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MicroSave’s approach to social performance management
Through this presentation, MicroSave outlines the adoption of social performance reporting standards in the microfinance sector & integrating these reporting metrics in the decision making and management of microfinance institutions (MFIs). The unique approach of MicroSave has been widely successful in Asirvad, India; Nirantara, India; TSPI, the Philippines and Arohan, India. MicroSave through it’s various research tools assess the current social performance reporting levels of selected MFIs with an aim to increase adoption of industry standards & tools and train the MFIs to use these tools to sustainably monitor and enhance their effectiveness.
MicroSave’s focus groups and PRA tools
This presentation on MicroSave’s market research tools highlights the usage and benefits of Focus Group Discusions (FGDs) and Participatary Rapid Appraisal (PRA) tools for microfinance. Through various examples of FGDs and PRA tools, MicroSave reveals the uses and options available for market research in microfinance industry .
Listening to our clients and innovation
This presentation highlights the financial behaviour of the poor, their savings practices, financial tools used, services needed, etc.
Global issues in microfinance and India
This presentation covers the following topics- Microcredit is not microfinance; Product v. market-led business; Branchless banking; The Indian market; The Andhra Pradesh crisis and The future.
Are You Poor Enough?: Client Selection by Microfinance Institutions
This note addresses the issue of client selection by MFIs. It highlights that while the need for sustainability and a more commercial microfinance have been accepted and absorbed by most of the microfinance industry leaders, it is important to take the risk of mission drift into consideration. It then describes the different categories of poor people targeted by MFIs and highlights the needs for careful selection, and more so, of appropriate product design based on thorough market research.