Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) Lead Researcher, Mr Adrian Gonzalez, recently authored a report published by MIX discussing the funding sources for microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the lowest quartile in terms of size, age, profitability and portfolio quality.

The report concludes that these MFIs are most likely to receive funds from local organizations “who are closest to the MFIs and thus have the best knowledge about them.” The report also notes that “small improvements in size, age, or profitability quickly increase the pool of potential funds.”

By Stefanie Rubin, Research Associate

About Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX):

Established in 2002, Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) is a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Washington, DC, and regional offices in Peru, Senegal, India and Indonesia. It operates a global, web-based, microfinance information platform. MIX provides detailed financial and social performance information from microfinance institutions (MFIs), as well as business information from market facilitators and donor organizations and investors in microfinance. MIX Market currently provides data on approximately 1800 MFIs and 100 investors. MIX was founded by CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) and is sponsored by Citi Foundation, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Additional Resources:

Source Article: The MIX Market: “Microfinance Funders Profiles – A Short Guide for Young and Small Institutions Still Looking for a Match” by Adrian Gonzalez. http://www.themix.org/publications/data-brief-no-6-microfinance-funders-profiles

MicroCapital Universe. Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX). http://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Microfinance+Information+Exchange+%28MIX%29

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