Investment Recommended Reading

Foreign Capital Investment in Microfinance: Balancing Social and Financial Returns

(1 rating)
Reille, X. & Forster, S., Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, 2008
Examining the investment boom in microfinance

Inverting the Pyramid - The Changing Face of Indian Microfinance

(1 rating)
George, M., Maheswari, A. & Pandian, N., Intellecap, 2007
This report traces the evolution of Indian microfinance, gauges its performance and maps its future potential.

The Changing Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Microfinance Capital and Measurement of Financial and Social Performance: Doing Good Works Meets Commercial Enterprise

(1 rating)
Harrington, B., Mennonite Economic Development Associates, 2006
Overview of current trends in microfinance capital markets

Mission Investing in Microfinance: A Program Related Investment (PRI) Primer and Toolkit

(1 rating)
Lewis, J. & Wexler, R., MicroCredit Enterprises, 2007
Presenting a toolkit on program related investing in microfinance

Microfinance Cracking the Capital Markets II

(2 ratings)
Reddy, R., ACCION International, 2007
Insights from the 'Microfinance Cracking the Capital Markets II' conference held in New York in March 2007

Foreign Investment in Microfinance: Debt and Equity from Quasi-Commercial Investors

(1 rating)
Ivatury, G. & Reille, X., Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, 2004
CGAP's Focus Note No. 25 analyzes foreign investment as a growing source of funds for MFIs

Microfinance: An Emerging Asset Class for Equity and Debt Investors

(1 rating)
Coppoolse, M., MicroCapital Institute, 2007
Assessing the future growth potential of microfinance

Microfinance Investment Funds (Part I)

(1 rating)
Goodman, P., Luxembourg Round Table on Microfinance, 2005
Creating a centre of excellence in microfinance investment funds at Luxembourg

The Banco Compartamos Initial Public Offering

(1 rating)
Rhyne, E. & Guimon, A., ACCION International, 2007
Rationale, process, results and key success factors of the Banco Compartamos IPO

Role Reversal: Are Public Development Institutions Crowding Out Private Investment in Microfinance (MFInsights)

(1 rating)
Abrams, J. & Stauffenberg, D., MicroRate, 2007
How are international financial institutions investing in microfinance?

Social Return on Investment for Microenterprise Development

(1 rating)
Edgcomb, E. & Abrams, J., Women’s Initiative for Self Employment, 2005
Presentation at the AEO conference, Portland, May 2005

Microfinance Investment Vehicles

(1 rating)
Reille, X. & Sananikone, O., Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, 2007
Exploring the potential of microfinance investment vehicles

Microfinance Investment Funds - Key Features

(2 ratings)
Goodman, P., Appui au Développement Autonome, 2005
Drawing parallels between development of MFIs and microfinance investment funds

Approaches and Operations of BlueOrchard Finance in Asia

(1 rating)
Schrevel, J., Asian Development Bank Institute, 2005
Strategies adapted by BlueOrchard for MFIs at different stages of growth

India: Microfinance Investment Environment Profile

(1 rating)
Chankova, S., Goldberg, N., Melford, G., Tazi, H. & Tomlinson, S., Princeton University - Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, 2004
Assessing the investment risk in India's microfinance sector

Microfinance Industry in India

(1 rating)
Lok Capital, Lok Capital, 2010
Evaluating progress of the Indian microfinance sector from an investor’s perspective

Micro-Finance Investment Funds: Looking Ahead (Paper)

(2 ratings)
Brugger, E. & Duggal, B., Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau, 2004
How can microfinance investment funds help shape the growth of microfinance?

Follow-Up: Does Foreign Ownership in Microfinance Interfere with Local Development?

(1 rating)
ADA, Appui au Développement Autonome, 2010
Opinions & Future Action from a 2009 Discussion Paper

Does Foreign Ownership in Microfinance Interfere with Local Development

(1 rating)
Appui au Développement Autonome, ADA, 2009
Analyzing changing ownership profile of MFIs

Shedding Light on Microfinance Equity Valuation: Past and Present

(1 rating)
O'Donohoe, N. P., Rozeira de Mariz, F., Littlefield, E., Reille, X. & Kneiding, C., Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, 2009
Setting benchmarks for valuation of microfinance equity

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