Author: Bernd Balkenhol

Publisher: International Labour Organization

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9789221108528

Reviews experiences of refinancing credit unions in several developing countries. Examines their capacity to increase members' shares or mobilize deposits, how refinancing facilities have influenced the quality of the loan portfolio, whether external credit lines have enhanced their profitability, and whether debt finance has led to sustained growth and better outreach to the poor. Includes an agenda for action.