State of Microfinance in MENA

MENA MICROFINANCE By Team ABR STATE OF MICROFINANCE IN MENA 2X The penetration rate of 50% Microfinance in South Asia & Latin OF 6 MILLION POTENTIAL America as MICROFINANCE CUSTOMERS IN compared to MENA MENA REMAIN UNSERVED $3.5 bn %24 Value of the LOST OPPORTUNITY in the form of Gross Loan Portfolio POOR GOVT. SUPPORT & 90% REGULATIONS FINANCIAL Lack of savings SERVICES for poorer mobilization households PROVIDED by NON- Restrictive regulations 60% funding done by local banks, but at high rates GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS NEED OF THE HOUR Institutional Support Better Financial Infrastructure Favorable Regulations Higher Financial Literacy Sources: responsAbility, MIX, World Bank, Pi Slice, Findex Tab business review tationality tostod