Microfinance is an area that has received increasing attention in recent years in the development community. Is the provision of financial services to those excluded from traditional banking institutions. For many years, most of the work has been done on issues such as credit and savings methodologies. However, the focus has shifted in recent years with institutional sustainability to maximize impact through the commercialization of microfinance. A key element of the microfinance market is raising funds monetary and financial markets, reduce dependence on donors and governments and microfinance institutions to improve financial intermediation. One of the most innovative ways to raise funds for microcredit ways is through the creation of microfinance funds as investment channels capital markets for microfinance institutions, whether in the form of loans, guarantees or – less frequently – equity. Blue Orchard Finance was a major player in this field by the Dexia Microcredit Fund Management (DMCF). Number HKS case 1762.0
by
Jean-Philippe Schrevel,
Marc Labie,
Guy Stuart
7 pages.
Publication Date: June 1, 2004. Prod #: HKS088-PDF-ENG
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