The Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX), the microfinance clearinghouse, has released the 2009 Kosovo Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report in Albanian. The report was produced in partnership with the Association of Microfinance Institutions in Kosovo (AMIK), a trade association that supports the development of Kosovo-based microfinance programs.

In addition to discussing developments in Kosovo’s legal and regulatory environment, the report analyzes the financial performance of the country’s microfinance sector based on information from seven microfinance institutions (MFIs). The English version was published in January 2010.

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. 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 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.

About the Association of Microfinance Institutions in Kosovo (AMIK):

The Association of Microfinance Institutions (AMIK) in Kosovo is a trade association that supports the development of Kosovo-based microfinance programs. AMIK provides access to microcredit and business training to microfinance institutions (MFIs).

Additional Resources:

The 2009 Kosovo Microfinance Analysis & Benchmarking Report in Albanian: http://www.themix.org/press-release/report-microfinance-kosovo-now-available-albanian

The 2009 Kosovo Microfinance Analysis & Benchmarking Report in English: http://www.themix.org/press-release/kosovo-microfinance-benchmarking-report-now-available

MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) Publishes Latest Trends in Kosovo Microfinance Institutions: http://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-microfinance-information-exchange-mix-publishes-latest-trends-in-kosovo-microfinance-institutions/

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