Microfinance institutions and public policy

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.

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Year of publication:	2003
Authors:	Hardy, Daniel ; Holden, Paul ; Prokopenko, Vassili
Published in:	Journal of Economic Policy Reform. - Taylor & Francis Journals, ISSN 1748-7870. - Vol. 6.2003, 3, p. 147-158
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis Journals
Subject:	Bank Regulation \| Microcredit \| Microfinance

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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