CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), an independent policy and research center housed at the World Bank Group, has released eight new microfinance institution software reviews.

The reviews were conducted by independent evaluators and are intended to provide an overview of the product and vendor, analysis of various aspects of the product and basic pricing information.  Information on over 90 software products is available on the CGAP website.

By Stefanie Rubin, Research Associate

About CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor):

Housed at the World Bank Group, CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) is an independent policy and research center dedicated to providing financial access for the world’s poor. CGAP is supported by over thirty development agencies and private foundations. Its mission is to provide market intelligence, to promote standards and to offer advisory services to governments, microfinance providers, donors and investors.

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Source Article: CGAP: CGAP Releases New Software Reviews: http://www.cgap.org/p/site/c/template.rc/1.26.13517/

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