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A Critical Review of Savings Services in Africa and Elsewhere
This paper reviews what motivates poor people to save and how MFIs might assist, while still retaining the MFIs’ focus on profitable operations and on sustainability.
Jan 9, 1999
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
Drop-outs, graduates, defaulters, and the excluded
The document reviews four key issues facing MFIs worldwide, with evidences drawn primarily from Bangladesh.
Jan 6, 1997