About

Microfinance is the supply of loans, savings and other financial services to the poor. The poor throughout the developing world frequently are not part of the formal employment sector. They may operate small businesses, work on small farms or work for themselves or others in a variety of businesses. Many start their own “micro” businesses, or small businesses, out of necessity, because of the lack of jobs available.

To learn more about microfinance, visit our Microfinance Frequently Asked Questions 

Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX)

Incorporated in 2002, MIX is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC with regional offices in Azerbaijan, India, Morocco, and Peru.

To learn more about MIX, visit our Frequently Asked Questions, view the 2010 Annual Report, or read our informational brochure (en español).

Microfinance Data

MIX collects and validates financial, operational, product, client, and social performance data from MFIs in all regions of the developing world, standardizing the data for comparability. This information is made available on MIX Market (www.mixmarket.org), a global, web-based, microfinance information platform, which features financial and social performance information for approximately 2000 MFIs as well as information about funders, networks, and service providers.

Industry Analysis

MIX produces analysis to provide the microfinance industry with a context to view the performance data that MIX collects from MFIs.  This analysis is featured in our leading publications:

 MicroBanking Bulletin (MBB) - Features analysis on critical microfinance industry topics written by microfinance practitioners and academics. The MBB covers a variety of topics including, but not limited to, financial reporting, social performance, transparency, policy & regulation, and investment.

 MIX Microfinance World- Look to MIX  Microfinance World for features on industry leaders, benchmarks, and country, regional, and/or global analysis based on the MIX Market database.

Career Opportunities

MIX is always looking for motivated, bright and diligent people wishing to join its dynamic team. For a look at the current positions avaible at MIX visit our Careers Page.

MIX’s Partners

Our efforts are strengthened through our collaboration with industry partners, who are also committed to increasing microfinance transparency. We would like to thank our global partners: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CGAP, Omidyar Network, The MasterCard Foundation, IFAD, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation,  and Citi Foundation,  for their continued and dedicated support.

Also, MIX would like to thank our project partners and data partners for their contributions as well.

Board of Directors

MIX is governed by a board of non-executive directors representing its investor base. To learn more about our Board of Directors, click here.

Technology Advisory Group

The MIX Technology Advisory Group (TAG) is a team of experts with extensive technology backgrounds and diverse areas of expertise. The TAG will advise MIX on a wide range of strategic technology decisions, including user experience, architecture, data standards, application development, and technical infrastructure. Learn more

Contact Information

For general inquiries about MIX please e-mail us: info_at_themix_dot_org.