Resources

This report summarizes the main issues raised during the e-consultation, “Economic-Strengthening
Pathways for the Bottom Billion: Connecting the Dots,” sponsored by Poverty Outreach Working
Group of The SEEP Network, May 17–19, 2011.… Read More ›

This comparative case study was developed as part of The SEEP Network’s Innovations in Youth Financial
Services Practitioner Learning Program (PLP) in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation. It examines
the experiences of Catholic Relief Services (CRS)-El Salvador, Enlace and FINCA Uganda as they work
to scale up their youth financial products through incorporation into sustainable business models. … Read More ›

This toolkit was developed by Enlace and XacBank as part of The SEEP Network’s Innovations in Youth
Financial Services Practitioner Learning Program (PLP), in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation.
The purpose of this toolkit is to explore key differences in marketing financial services to youth
as compared to adults and to provide tools for practitioners looking to scale up their services through
marketing. … Read More ›

In this technical note, FINCA Uganda and Hatton National Bank Sri Lanka (HNB) explore key components
and issues around the institutionalization of youth financial services, based on their individual experiences. Topics that are explored include key considerations, steps, and challenges of institutionalization.
While some universal aspects of institutionalization are covered, this document primarily examines
differences in institutionalizing youth financial products as opposed to financial products targeted to
non-youth.… Read More ›

This document is an abbreviated version of the Internal Audit Activity Guide for Boards of Directors of Microfinance Institutions.… Read More ›

La presente nota técnica considera algunas áreas de posible innovación en el sector de microfinanzas, las barreras existentes tanto a nivel de políticas como en el ámbito operativo, y el rol evolutivo de las asociaciones en promover las innovaciones mientras prestan su apoyo a las instituciones individuales en sus necesidades de fortalecimiento de capacidades. La nota incluye estudios de caso detallados de las tres asociaciones que han promovido exitosamente la adopción de innovaciones de alto impacto en los mercados donde prestan sus servicios. Entre estas innovaciones se incluyen el apoyo a los servicios de la banca sin sucursales, las micropensiones y los productos de microseguros. Sus experiencias ilustran las ventajas comparativas de las asociaciones, las cuales pueden ser aplicadas a una amplia gama de mejoras en los productos y servicios, resultando en prestaciones valiosas para sus afiliados y clientes de microfinanzas.… Read More ›

Associations are in a key position to help introduce new ideas to their members, reducing the cost of research and development as well as mitigating risks through pilot testing of new products. This technical note illustrates how associations can promote innovation in the industry for their members.… Read More ›