Tag: Joint liability group

In this video series-3, delving deep into Joint Liability Group Lending Process Kabir Kumar Microfinance Analyst, CGAP introduces Loan Origination Process and Group Recognition Test (GRT) Process as applied by Spandana, one of the leading MFIs of India. At this stage the field officer collects ID proof and address proof and then loan application form […]

In this video series-2, Kabir Kumar, Microfinance Analyst, CGAP, introduces Spandana’s training programme. The video shows how Spandana’s training programme not only set ground rules for all parties involved but empower clients with necessary information and financial education. In this episode, after the initial group formation, all members participate in mandatory training, where the field […]

This paper reviews the difficulties faced by rapidly-growing MFIs and examine how they can be addressed. It aims to provide nascent MFIs with an understanding of the problems they are likely to face and the solutions they might try.

This note talks about the significance of loan portfolio to the stakeholders in order to understand risks in the MFI’s loan portfolio and the systems/procedures used to mitigate this risk.

This note explores dropouts and graduates and their significance for MFIs. It highlights the implications—such as cost and time—of the clients’ dropout on the MFIs.

This document highlights Association for Social Advancement (ASA), Bangladesh’s provision of financial services to 1.5 million poor people.