Microfinance India : The Social Performance Report 2014
Published on 25. December 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-19-945828-8 (ISBN)
Description
Microfinance India: The Social Performance Report is an annual publication that collates and presents comprehensive research-based study and documentation of social performance data and initiatives on social performance of microfinance players in the country. Based on case studies and analysis of available information on practices and social performance indicators that the sector is attempting to integrate into its operations, the report features the current
landscape of microfinance in India with regard to social performance and responsible finance.
The fourth edition of the report captures the essence of policy, strategy, and practice elements of social performance in the sector. It examines the different approaches of various stakeholders to the issue of improving customer protection and customer welfare. The report highlights the role of lenders and investors and the need for their participation for institutionalizing responsible finance practices. It takes stock on governance practices in microfinance institutions (MFIs) and provides
insights into what MFIs measure, review, and use for redesign of their business models in relation to responsible finance. This year's report also reflects on responsible finance issues in financial inclusion through banking Business Correspondent model.
landscape of microfinance in India with regard to social performance and responsible finance.
The fourth edition of the report captures the essence of policy, strategy, and practice elements of social performance in the sector. It examines the different approaches of various stakeholders to the issue of improving customer protection and customer welfare. The report highlights the role of lenders and investors and the need for their participation for institutionalizing responsible finance practices. It takes stock on governance practices in microfinance institutions (MFIs) and provides
insights into what MFIs measure, review, and use for redesign of their business models in relation to responsible finance. This year's report also reflects on responsible finance issues in financial inclusion through banking Business Correspondent model.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Illustrations
Tables/figures/annexures
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
962 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-945828-8 (9780199458288)
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Persons
Girija Srinivasan is an independent consultant in the area of rural finance and livelihoods. Her core work has been in responsible inclusive finance.
ACCESS Development Services is a national level livelihoods promotion organization with a focus on incubating innovations and sustainable models for the livelihoods promotion of the poor.
ACCESS Development Services is a national level livelihoods promotion organization with a focus on incubating innovations and sustainable models for the livelihoods promotion of the poor.
Content
List of Tables, Figures, Boxes, Appendices, and Abbreviations ; Foreword by Radhika Agashe ; Preface ; 1. Responsible Inclusive Finance: Silver Lining has Clouds Too ; 2. Financial Inclusion through Business Correspondents: Is It More of the Same or Will This Be Different? ; 3. Measuring and Reporting Social Performance ; 4. Governance for Responsible Finance ; 5. Measuring and Monitoring Client (Over)-Indebtedness: Partial Answers Masking Larger Problems ; 6. Financial Inclusion in North-east: Not Getting a Due Share ; 7. Insuring the Lives and Livelihoods of Vulnerable: Long Way to Go ; 8. Policy and Regulation ; 9. Reading the Tea Leaves: Will the Customers Occupy the Centre Stage? ; Bibliography ; Technical Partners ; About the Author