Microfinance Regulation and Supervision Resource Center

Regulating and supervising microfinance have become increasingly important as microfinance activities have grown throughout the world. This Resource Center, created jointly by CGAP and The IRIS Center at the University of Maryland, pulls together in one central location, a growing collection of information and resources on recent experiences in regulating and supervising. Learn more about the Resource Center.

Pour des renseignements sur la réglementation en français, consulter le site du CAPAF.

COMPARATIVE DATABASE ON MICROFINANCE REGULATION AND SUPERVISION

Use the Comparative Database to get a snapshot of the regulatory environment for microfinance in 52 different countries. From individual country profiles to comparisons across countries, institution types and topics, the Comparative Database quickly and easily provides a comprehensive overview of regulation and supervision around the world.

Featured Essay: MONGOLIA

Analysis of regulatory successes and failures, with recommendations for improving the performance of the microfinance sector in Mongolia.

Spotlight on: BRANCHLESS BANKING

Diagnostic assessments of the regulatory environment for "branchless banking," which has significant potential to increase access to finance in underserved areas of the world.

Spotlight on: SOUTH ASIA

Essays on microfinance regulation and supervision from Pakistan, Nepal, and India.

PAKISTAN: Branchless Banking Regulations Released

Approved regulations for undertaking "branchless banking" in Pakistan.

ZAMBIA: Thesis on Regulation of Microfinance Institutions

A thesis analyzing the potential impact of regulation on MFIs.

SOUTH AFRICA: New Cooperative Banking Bill Released

A new bill that will increase access to financial services in South Africa.

CREDIT UNIONS: Model Regulations & Regulations Matrix

Model regulations and a comparative matrix outlining regulatory requirements in 18 countries.

MEXICO: Microfinance Legal/Regulatory Training

A training for Latin American lawyers on legal aspects of microfinance.

RWANDA: New MF Policy Released

A national microfinance policy setting out principles for the development of the microfinance sector in Rwanda.

SOUTH AFRICA: Cooperative Banks Act 2007 Enacted

An Act regulating the activities of cooperative banks in South Africa.

KENYA: SACCO Societies Bill 2007 Released

A new bill addressing savings and credit cooperative societies.

INDIA: New MF Bill Introduced

A Bill proposing the regulation and supervision of nonprofit and cooperative organizations providing microfinance in India.

about us | contact us | contribute | tell a friend