THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTER
The GRDC Research Programme on Microfinance
So what is microfinance and microcredit?
Does it really help the poor out of poverty? What do we need to do?
 About
The Virtual Library on Microcredit is a repository of information on issues related to microfinance and microcredit, including alternative, non-conventional and informal financial systems. The programme attempts to facilitate a broader and deeper understanding of the quality and quantity of credit that low-income households prefer - small loans that are unsecured and quickly repaid. The website also highlights the viability of microfinance schemes to satisfy their financial needs.

Highlights of GDRC Research
BooksFull list of docs
Channeling Microfinance to the SDGs: Small solutions to Big Problems
Policy Analysis Series E-192.

Microfinance Timeline: A Historical Evolution Beyond Credit
Continuing Research Series E-211.

Three Things to Remember about Microfinance
Concept Note Series E-110.

Microfinance and Tsunami Recovery: Contextualizing Microfinance for Recovery
Case Study Series E-101.

Whither Microfinance? Series
The GDRC Series on
"Whither Microfinance? Charting the Future of Financial Inclusion"

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What is GDRC doing now?
   Currently, GDRC is focussing on the role of microfinance in its non-financial role, particularly in mobilizing/activating communities and in generating social capital.

Have a look at the planned publications under this programme

GDRC Research Resources
 Research Resources
   ■ Document collection
   ■ Inspiring Ideas in Microcredit
   ■ Improving Credit Access for Women
   ■ Microfinance Governance
   ■ Capacity Building for Microfinance
   ■ Finance for Microenterprises
   ■ Microfinance and Disasters
Elsewhere
on GDRC
    ■ GDRC Programme on Informal Sector
   ■ GDRC Programme on Gender and Development
   ■ Urban Environmental Management: Slums and Squatter Settlements
   ■ Sustainable Development: Poverty

This programme is a part of:
More information on GDRC's Community sphere
    GDRC's Community Sphere    

More information on the WWW Virtual LibrariesThis GDRC programme is a designated 'WWW Virtual Library' on Microfinance

GDRC supports the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) SDG No. 1 on "End poverty in all its forms everywhere"

Books Full list of docs produced by the Microfinance Programme

Current Pubs
Future Pubs