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Case Studies | October 23, 2002
Mergers in Microfinance
12 Case Studies
Intended as a companion resource to "Tying the Knot: A Guide to Mergers in Microfinance". The 12 case studies presented here demonstrate that mergers are already taking place in diverse microfinance environments. While mergers may not be the solution for everyone and not all mergers succeed, there can be great value in building stronger institutions by linking up with competitors.
CONTENTS
Case Study 1: FORA Fund–Russia
Case Study 2: Thaneakea Phum Cambodia (TPC)
Case Study 3: Enlace/Catholic Relief Services—El Salvador
Case Study 4: Opportunity Microfinance Bank—Philippines
Case Study 5: ACCION USA and Working Capital—Massachusetts
Case Study 6: Asala—West Bank/Gaza
Case Study 7: World Bank Local Initiatives Project—Bosnia and Herzegovina
Case Study 8: XAC and GE—Mongolia
Case Study 9: Financiera Confia—Nicaragua
Case Study 10: Financiera El Comercio—Paraguay
Case Study 11: PRODEM and FIE—Bolivia
Case Study 12: Eco Futuro—Bolivia
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