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Introducing Savings into a MicroCredit Institution – Lessons from ASA
This note gives lessons on introduction of an open access savings scheme from a successful MFI- ASA (Association for Social Advancement) in Bangladesh.
Mar 6, 2001
Market Research for MicroFinance – Letting Demand Drive Product Development
This report is the result of research largely based on the “Market Research for MicroFinance” tools. It examines the high (25- 60%) drop-outs amongst MFIs throughout East Africa.
Jan 6, 1999
Innovations in Financial Services Lessons from Bangladesh for East African MFIs
This paper documents the lessons learned for Uganda from a trip to Bangladesh to examine the MFIs operating there and the products being offered by these MFIs.
Jan 3, 1999
Beyond basic credit and savings: Developing new financial service products for the poor
The paper examines the need for microfinance institutions (MFIs) to offer their clients new financial products.
Jan 9, 1997
Savings Are a human right (and good business too): The case for voluntary, open access savings facilities
Based on experiences drawn from Bangladesh, this essay puts forward a case for voluntary, open-access savings schemes as a profitable alternative to compulsory, locked-in savings schemes.
Jan 7, 1997
Replication: Regressive reproduction or progressive evolution?
Increasing numbers of organizations are “replicating” the programs of successful MicroFinance Institutions (MFIs). These strengths are also weaknesses, since the models being replicated require modification for adaptation to local conditions.
Jan 6, 1997