Microfinance Institutions and Public Policy
September 1, 2002
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Summary
Many governments and nongovernmental organizations have adopted policies to promote the growth of microfinance institutions (MFIs). The appropriate level and form of support for MFIs are discussed in this paper on the basis of a review of key MFI characteristics. Governments are also responsible for the regulation of MFIs; here, some principles concerning the extent and coverage of MFI regulation and supervision are developed.
Subject: Commercial banks, Deposit insurance, Financial crises, Financial institutions, Financial services, Loans, Microfinance
Keywords: a number of MFI, bank regulation, Commercial banks, cost structure, Deposit insurance, foreign currency, Global, Loans, member MFI, merit assistance, MFI activity, MFI borrower, MFI business, MFI regulation, MFI sector, MFIS capital, MFIS help, microcredit, microfinance, WP
Pages:
37
Volume:
2002
DOI:
Issue:
159
Series:
Working Paper No. 2002/159
Stock No:
WPIEA1592002
ISBN:
9781451857689
ISSN:
1018-5941
