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July 27, 2008
Tools for Field Staff›Learning Briefs
Developing Agriculture Loan Products for Poor Rural Communities
Examines key lessons learned by Metemamen MF, a microfinance partner of CRS in Ethiopia, during the pilot testing of a new loan product for rural poor farmers. The paper shares...More

May 5, 2008
Tools for Field Staff›Learning Briefs
Mobilizing Savings for CAURIE-MF Clients in Senegal
This learning paper documents the experience of CAURIE-MF, a CRS partner in Senegal, during the design and launch of its new savings product. CAURIE-MF's clients have been saving...More

March 15, 2008
Research›Case Studies
The Kibara Mission Hospital HIV Project
This case study describes the role that savings and internal lending approaches to microfinance has played in strengthening the economic wellbeing of HIV-affected households in...More

October 10, 2004
Research›Evaluations/Assessments
Review of MAGI Assessment Experiences in South East Asia
This publication documents the findings and lessons learned from 11 CRS-managed MAGI organizational assessments of partner microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Southeast Asia...More

November 20, 2002
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
Tying the Knot
An in-depth look at a merger process in Armenia in order to examine the pros and cons, explore the lessons learned, and articulate some guidelines for other MFIs that might be...More

October 23, 2002
Research›Case Studies
Mergers in Microfinance
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...More

September 1, 2001
Tools for Field Staff›Best Practices
Principled Practices in Microfinance
CRS has a niche in the microfinance industry, but we can lose sight, from time to time, of why we do what we do. This guide reminds us of the bigger "why." It has two purposes for...More

August 19, 2001
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
The Board Rules
As microfinance institutions transition to formal, local organizations, decisions about governance and ownership become major issues. This book provides guidance that makes the...More

September 1, 2000
Tools for Field Staff›Best Practices
The People Part
This document offers support for CRS staff who are starting or currently managing a microfinance program. It focuses on creating an environment that is favorable to success.More