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National Microfi nance Support Programme - Project Performance Assessment |
2013 |
The seven-year longitudinal impact assessment study, which focused on key
qualitative and quantitative parameters, was conducted. The study was aimed at
improving the industry practices and enhancing the understanding of the
processes of MFIs' interventions to the beneficiaries. The primary objective was
to find out whether the targeted goal of the National Micro Finance Support
Project (NMFSP) of SIDBI, i.e., "Substantial poverty alleviation and reduction
in the vulnerability in India amongst the poor using micro finance services" was
achieved. |
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| 2 |
Impact Assessment Study of MFIs assisted under Scaling-Up Sustainable and
Responsible Microfinance Project |
2014 |
Study has assessed the World Bank project outcomes and impact, role of MFI
partners/ SIDBI in achieving outcomes and provided recommendations on how to
improve the quality and delivery of financial and non-financial products and
services offered to clients by MFIs. |
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| 3 |
Code of Conduct Assessment for Microfinance Sector - A macro and micro view on
MFI's compliance to Code of Conduct |
2014 |
The study was assigned to document the findings of Code of Conduct Assessment
(COCA) of 40 MFIs for disseminating the lessons learnt therefrom. The COCA
Reports were analysed using a framework built on five key pillars that are
critical to implementation of code of conduct, viz., Integrating Social Value
into Operations; Credit Processes and policies; Human Capital; Transparency and
Fairness; and Regulatory Compliance. |
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| 4 |
Study on Credit Enhancement Practices-Institutional Lending to MFIs - Role and
Impact of Portfolio Risk Fund |
2014 |
The Study was assigned to assess the impact of the 'Portfolio Risk Fund' on the
microfinance sector and document the findings on, whether MFIs were able to
raise additional debt funds for onlending to the ultimate beneficiaries, setting
up of new financial intermediaries in the under-served states, and the
socio-political impact of the fund on the poor, especially women in the
under-served/un-served regions of the country including the changes in their
social and economic profiles. |
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| 5 |
Impact Assessment Study on India Microfinance Equity Fund |
2015 |
The study included evaluation of the impact of IMEF funding on the MFI sector
and the funded MFIs in terms of helping the MFIs achieve long term
sustainability with respect to improving their financial sustainability (ability
to leverage, reduce reliance on subsidised funds, raising equity, improving its
profitability), improving their outreach and access to under-served areas
(reduction in lending rate, increase in outreach to under-served areas etc) and
also increase their operational efficiencies and hence reduce the cost of
lending. |
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| 6 |
Study on Measuring Employment Effects of MSME Projects In India |
2017 |
The study was aimed to (a) Develop a robust methodology to measure the effects
on employment and economic performance (revenues/profitability) of the MSMEs
that can be applied both to existing and new programmes, and (b) Conduct this
measurement for existing credit lines and equity investment vehicles, i.e.,
provide absolute figures on generated impact. |
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