Microfinance has experienced dynamic development. Today, microfinance providers reach close to 100 million clients worldwide and are growing fast. New partnerships expand the impact of microfinance even further. Three types of partnerships are examined in this book, each consisting of a thematic pillar. Pillarfocuses on equity investments in microfinance, especially the possibilities for engaging private investors through structured microfinance investment funds. Rating agencies are involved in providing more transparency in this emergingfund industry. Pillar II focuses on collaboration among microfinance providers, governments, private investors and technology companies which help microfinance institutions to integrate new technologies into their business models, reducing cost and increasing outreach to clients. Pillar III covers micropensions, microinsurance and the role of securitisation for the future of microfinance. Insight in the most innovative instruments and products currently used in the microfinance industry With articles written by leading practitioners, e.g. from microfinance service providers, investment funds, leading international financial institutions, communication technology companies, pension funds, microinsurance providers, who share their practical experience INDICE: From the contents The Importance of New Partnerships.- New Partnerships for Innovation in Microfinance.- New Partnerships for Sustainability andOutreach. Partnerships to Leverage Private Investment: Raising MFI Equity Through Microfinance Investment Funds.- Market Transparency: The Role of Specialised MFI Rating Agencies.- MFI Equity: An Investment Opportunity for the Broader Public?- Microfinance and Economic Growth - Reflections on Indian Experience.- Microfinance Investments and IFRS: The Fair Value Challenge. Technology Partnerships to Scale up Outreach: Remittance Money Transfers, Microfinance and Financial Integration: Of Credo, Cruxes, and Convictions.- Remittances and MFIs: Issues and Lessons from Latin America.- Using Technology to Build Inclusive Financial Systems.- Information Technology Innovations That Extend Rural Microfinance Outreach.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-76640-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 390
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés