Regional Cooperation and Integration Corporate Progress Report 2017-2020: ADB Support for Regional Cooperation and Integration Across Asia and the Pacific During Unprecedented Challenge and Change

Abstract

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Tables and Figures -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- Executive Summary -- 1 Overview of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Sector -- Role in Economic and Social Development -- Women in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises -- Access to Finance -- Assessment of Shortfalls and Opportunities -- 2 Key Stakeholders in Lending -- 3 The Role of the Banking Sector in Lending -- 4 Overview of the Microfinance Sector -- Introduction -- Regulatory Framework and Prudential Requirements -- Market Participants and Market Shares -- Financial Performance -- Portfolio Structure -- Average Microloan Size -- Products and Interest Rates -- Conclusions -- 5 Recommendations -- Microfinance Market Development -- Technical Assistance -- Appendixes -- 1 Participating Microfinance Organizations -- 2 Statistical Data -- 3 Microfinance Organizations Recommended for Participation in ADB's Sovereign Loan Program -- 4 Key Microfinance Organizations -- Futher Readings.