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The papers in the book are the result of a series of meeting financed by the United Kingdom’s department for international development and supported by the World Bank Global development learning network. The Bank engaged practitioners in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in response to a movement in some South American governments to impose policies and practices that would. In the long run, reduce the microfinance institutions’ (MFIS) sustainability. The meetings were designed to strengthen MFIS by disseminating innovative approaches in the above eight areas, promoting a South-South dialogue, encouraging greater ties between these MFIS, and highlighting the bank’s ability to mobilize international experts and local practitioners. The discussions took place between 2006 and 2008.
Managing risk and creating value with microfinance covers risk management topics such as risk management systems. Good governance, interest rates, and microinsurance. The authors also present information of new product development and efficient delivery methodologies including housing microfinance, microleasing, disaster preparedness, and new technologies. A web site provided a forum for further discussion and knowledge sharing.
Managing risk and creating value with microfinance is intended for MFI board members managers, staff, students, teachers, donors, and government regulators and supervisors.
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