Micro Finance : An Introductory Text

Contents: Preface. 1. Micro finance : historical background. 2. Microfinance: definition and its philosophy. 3. Microfinance and Self Help Groups (SHGs). 4. Credit delivery models of microfinance. 5. Global experiences of microfinance. 6. Microfinance in India. 7. Growth of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in India. 8. Legal and regulatory framework for MFIs. 9. Innovative products and services of microfinance. 10. Microfinance and information technology. 11. Management Information System (MIS) for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). 12. Microfinance: issues challenges and opportunities. 13. Credit rating methodologies for MFIs. 14. Social Performance Management (SPM). 15. Micro Insurance in India. 16. Measuring Financial Performance of MFIs. 17. Risk management for MFI. 18. Impact assessment to microfinance. 19. Sustainability in microfinance. 20. Microfinance and women empowerment. Bibliography. Index.

Now microfinance is one of fastest growing and evolving industries spreading across the globe with active participation of many stakeholders such as Donors MFIs, Govts., Formal financial systems, community organizations etc. With the rapid growth of microfinance industry its operation expanded with diverse products/services innovative delivery use of information and technology and it has become more complex and competitive. Considering new developments initiatives and innovative in microfinance sector in India and abroad this book is designed to make understanding the basic fundamentals principles and theories including recent innovations of microfinance.

This book primarily focuses on students researchers practitioners of microfinance and rural financial services. This book is written in simple language and organized in precise form better understanding of the readers. (jacket)