microfinance

thumb|An Afghan woman doing microfinanced sewing work Microfinance consists of financial services designated for individuals and small businesses (SMEs) who lack access to conventional banking and related services.

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Commons category: Microfinance

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History
Poverty
Ways in which poor people manage their money
Examples
Debates and challenges
Loan pricing
Use of loans
Reach versus depth of impact
Women
Organizations supporting this work
Benefits and limitations
Standards and principles
Scale of operations
Ecosystem
In the United States and Canada
Impact
United States
Canada
Limitations
On the Indian subcontinent
In Pakistan
Networks and associations
MicroFinance Network
Partnership for Responsible Financial Inclusion
European Microfinance Network
Microfinance Centre
Africa Microfinance Network (AFMIN)
Inclusive financial systems
Microcredit and the Web
Blockchain micro-lending
Social interventions
Impact and criticism
Impact
Competition and market saturation
Mission drift
Role of foreign donors
Working conditions in enterprises affiliated to MFIs
Abuse
See also
References
Sources
Further reading
External links

Microfinance includes microcredit, the provision of small loans to poor clients; savings and checking accounts; microinsurance; and payment systems, among other services.