introducing a scale
working with MFI, also with regular NGOs
benefit wider outreach, efficient lending
Serve at least 1,000 active borrowers with microfinance services
Have a history (at least 2-3 years) of lending to poor, excluded, and/or vulnerable people for the purpose of alleviating poverty or reducing vulnerability
Be registered as a legal entity in its country of operation
Have at least 1 year of financial audits
We also prefer an MFI have a profile on the MIX Market (www.mixmarket.org).
WHY? There is no pay-back guarantee. I will warrant as an NGO!!