Microenterprise Development

Establishment of a Credit Reference Service in Uganda
European Union/Support to Feasible Financial Institutions and Capacity-Building Efforts (SUFFICE) Programme

With the objective of refining the strategy and activities proposed for the establishment of a Credit Reference Service (CRS) for the microfinance industry in Uganda, JAA conducted a market analysis and review of the legal and institutional framework; analyzed identified constraints for the establishment of a CRS and recommended feasible solutions; and conducted an appraisal of the two competing project proposals that requested donor support.

Nicaragua: Microenterprise Lending/ Technical Assistance
InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB)

JAA conducted a mid-term institutional evaluation of the Instituto Programa Nacional de Apoyo a la Microempresa (PAMIC) Project, which is funded by the IDB and the Government of the Netherlands. PAMIC focuses its work on ten credit unions, eight NGOs, five agricultural cooperatives, and two financial intermediaries. Two credit unions were examined in detail using the standard classification. JAA trained PAMIC staff in methodology and data collection adjustments needed with NGOs so that managers will have ready access to information at PAMIC and for use in future project evaluations.

Microenterprise Training Workshops
InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB)

JAA provided a staff member to conduct Micro-finance Workshops in four Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. JAA presented techniques, lessons learned and best practices for the sector, facilitated case studies of microfinance projects, moderated workshop group presentations. The purpose of these workshops was to help increase participants’ awareness of microfinance financial and institutional issues.

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