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- May 3, 2010Over the last decade, the microfinance sector in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has capitalized on positive developments that have led to increased outreach and improved performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). MFIs wrapped up 2007 with impressive...
- Nov 1, 2006In 2005, the microfinance sector in sub-Saharan Africa continues to serve some of the most vulnerable and unbanked populations in the world. Clients across the region greatly value both credit and deposit services and African microfinance institutions (...
- Feb 1, 2009In 2007, sub-Saharan Africa experienced encouraging economic growth of 6.7 percent and continued to accelerate progress in human development, improve infrastructure, and strengthen the policy environment. Africa also received renewed attention from the...
- Nov 12, 2007Africa, with some of the most vulnerable populations in the world, represents potential and possibilities for the microfinance community. In 2006, the African microfinance industry created and grew formal and semiformal financial institutions across the...