Horizontal Networks and Microfinance Impact Assessment: A Preliminary Appraisal

James Copestake

No 23749, Working Papers from University of Sussex, Imp-Act: Improving the Impact of Microfinance on Poverty: Action Research Program

Abstract: The paper draws on five case studies to explore potential benefits and barriers to horizontal networking to promote impact assessment of microfinance. The papers main aim is to stimulate further discussion of this issue. But some tentative conclusion are drawn about factors likely to contribute towards success. In particular, experience from Honduras suggests that network organisations can work most effectively when they facilitate wider use of IA activities already piloted by a lead member of the network.

Keywords: Financial; Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8
Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.23749

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