Micro Finance : An Introductory Text

Contents Preface 1 Micro finance historical background 2 Microfinance definition and its philosophy 3 Microfinance and Self Help Groups SHGs 4 Credit delivery models of microfinance 5 Global experiences of microfinance 6 Microfinance in India 7 Growth of Microfinance Institutions MFIs in India 8 Legal and regulatory framework for MFIs 9 Innovative products and services of microfinance 10 Microfinance and information technology 11 Management Information System MIS for Microfinance Institutions MFIs 12 Microfinance issues challenges and opportunities 13 Credit rating methodologies for MFIs 14 Social Performance Management SPM 15 Micro Insurance in India 16 Measuring Financial Performance of MFIs 17 Risk management for MFI 18 Impact assessment to microfinance 19 Sustainability in microfinance 20 Microfinance and women empowerment Bibliography Index Now microfinance is one of fastest growing and evolving industries spreading across the globe with active participation of many stakeholders such as Donors MFIs Govts Formal financial systems community organizations etc With the rapid growth of microfinance industry its operation expanded with diverse productsservices innovative delivery use of information and technology and it has become more complex and competitive Considering new developments initiatives and innovative in microfinance sector in India and abroad this book is designed to make understanding the basic fundamentals principles and theories including recent innovations of microfinance This book primarily focuses on students researchers practitioners of microfinance and rural financial services This book is written in simple language and organized in precise form better understanding of the readers jacket 327 pp.…