The Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) recently released the “2010 Sub-Saharan Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report,” which covers information on 181 microfinance institutions (MFIs) that operate in 41 countries. It examines growth trends, legal and regulatory changes, funding for microfinance and performance of MFIs in the region. In addition, for the first time, it includes information on social performance indicators that include number of low-income households served and quality and appropriateness of financial services. It was jointly produced by MIX and CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), a US-based think tank.
You may access the report at: http://www.themix.org/sites/default/files/096_MIX_Africa%20Report_05-05-2011.pdf
By Jacqueline Foelster, 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, 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.
Source and Additional Resources:
[1] Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX), May 2011, “Sub-Saharan Africa Microfinance Analysis and Benchmarking Report 2010”, http://www.themix.org/publications/mix-microfinance-world/2011/05/sub-saharan-africa-microfinance-analysis-and-benchmarkin
MicroCapital.org Brief, May 12, 2010, “Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) Releases 2010 Benchmarking Report on Africa”, https://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-microfinance-information-exchange-mix-releases-2009-benchmarking-report-on-africa/
MicroCapital Universe Profile: Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX), https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Microfinance+Information+Exchange+%28MIX%29
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