Tag: Over-indebtedness
Borrow Wisely Campaign 2020 Presenting Its Results, 2021 Edition Inviting You to Join!
[article regularly updated] Last year’s BWC results are here for you to consult. The participants, assisted by MFC team, have done a tremendous job to adapt the Camp
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#BorrowWisely is kicking off in TWO WEEKS!
Borrow Wisely Campaign is almost here – the 7th edition is starting on the very first day of October! This year the format will be modified due to the pandemic restrictions. But
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The 2018 Borrow Wisely Campaign is Over, but the Impact Goes on…
[divider] 'Are you kidding me? This is unbelievable! A financial institution that is taking care of me and my budget? From the bottom of my heart, thank you and MFC for this
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Research results
[divider] Microfinance in Europe. Social Performance Management Report The Report presents current state of social performance practices of European microfinance se
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Policy Papers 2009-2016
MFC Policy Paper No.5: Demystifying the role of microfinance in job creation The paper discusses the role of microfinance in job creation through self-employment and
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MFC Barometer survey: Have your say!
[divider] [divider] Please take part in our annual barometer survey and let us know about your experience using EU programs and instruments, as well as about over-indebtedn
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Are Microfinance Borrowers in Lebanon Over-Indebted?
The paper "Are Microfinance Borrowers in Lebanon Over-Indebted?" presents the results of the research study that aimed to provide empirical evidence that would confirm or refute
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Over-indebtedness Trends in Europe – Issue No. 2
The European Quality of Life Survey (2016) shows the improving trend in the incidence of arrears on various types of dues among European households. Still, the utility bills are th
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“Indicators to monitor over-indebtedness” working paper launched by the EFIN Working Group
[divider] [divider] The Working Paper "Indicators to monitor over-indebtedness" is a result of the work of the EFIN Working Group on Over-indebtedness coordinated by MFC. It p
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Research Program
[divider]MFC undertakes quantitative and qualitative research studies in order to provide an insight into the drivers of customer behavior and market development We carry out ente
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Access to Finance Barometer
As part of a multi-component project funded by European Commission, MFC is developing and testing methodology of Access to Finance Barometer that will provide insights into the cou
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Follow-up study on the risk of over-indebtedness of microcredit clients
[divider] This study focused on client over-indebtedness in Bosnia and Herzegovina, levels of which were the highest in the Central and Eastern Europe market. The study results
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Pilot study on access of low-income households to financial services
[divider] This study examined the application of customer protection principles, access to financial services and the risk of over-indebtedness among low-income clients in Bosnia
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Kosovo: Study on the risk of over-indebtedness
[divider] This study sought to understand whether there is a problem of (over-)indebtedness among microcredit clients in Kosovo. Through analyzing credit bureau data and conduct
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Kyrgyzstan: Research on indebtedness and repayment performance
[divider] In this study, MFC analyzed data from the CIB "Ishenim" credit bureau, which manages borrower information from around 50 financial institutions (banks and MFIs) in Kyr
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Azerbaijan: Study on the risk of over-indebtedness of microcredit clients
[divider] This study on the risk of over-indebtedness in the ECA region was carried out in partnership with the Azerbaijan Micro Finance Association (AMFA). The objectives were t
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Indebtedness Revisited: the Level of indebtedness of MSME Credit Customers and the Quality of Finance
[divider] This report analyses the level of indebtedness of MSME credit customers and the quality of finance in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The objectives of the follow-up stud
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Lebanon: Measuring Indebtedness Levels of Low-Income Borrowers
[divider] The goal of the study was to measure indebtedness levels of active microcredit clients at individual and household level in Lebanon. For this purpose, the study aimed a
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European Union: Measuring Over-indebtedness: Indicators, Data, Reporting
[divider] Project Dates: 1st January - 31 December 2014 Supported by European Commission MFC Policy paper: Debt, Borrowing and Over-indebtedness: A Country-Le
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Over-indebtedness of microfinance clients
[divider]Since 2008, MFC has studied drivers and deterrents of client over-indebtedness through annual MFI mapping studies and targeted country studies Our work reveals worrying t
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