Tag: Microfinance institutions
MFI client awareness comic on Coronavirus
MSC has developed a series of conversational comic books for microfinance institutions to create awareness, influence precautionary behavior, and drive safety of the weak and the vulnerable during COVID-19. These comics have been customized for different geographies. You can access the country specific versions below.
Apr 23, 2020
MFI employee training comic on Coronavirus
MSC developed a series of conversational comic books for microfinance institutions (MFIs) to inform their frontline staff members on safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. These comics have been customized for different geographies. You can access the country specific versions below.
Apr 23, 2020
The strange neglect of diversity within microfinance institutions
This blog is Dan Brockington’s highlights on how the branch performance in BRAC-Tanzania varies considerably and seemed to reflect the influence of strong or weak area managers. He notes that this diversity of performance within microfinance organizations matters—it has been neglected and this could cause problems later.
Aug 26, 2019
Is There a Magic Stick to Manage Delinquencies?
Delinquency is a systemic issue in microfinance institutions, once it is detected a through system review is needed. There are few quick measures which can give immediate relief, if problem is detected at an early stage. However, system overhaul is essential to find long term solution. This video talks about general perception of MFIs regarding […]
Nov 2, 2018
Transformation of Microfinance Institutions into Small Finance Banks: Will it be a Roller Coaster?
In this note, we discuss various challenges that MFIs may face while transforming into small finance banks. The second note in this series would examine plausible solutions.
Sep 15, 2015
Multiple borrowing in the Philippines
To better understand multiple borrowing and its association with over indebtedness, MicroSave partnered with TSPI to study the phenomenon, which found strong evidence of multiple borrowing among urban-based women micro entrepreneurs.
Feb 1, 2011