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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
September 3, 2008
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
Rapid Rural Appraisal and Participatory Rural Appraisal
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize users with RRA and PRA methods, to demonstrate the applicability of these methods to CRS funded projects and to encourage the rigorous...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
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
February 10, 2009
Tools for Field Staff›Learning Briefs
Increasing Savings and Solidarity among Households with Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Rwanda
This learning paper looks at linking the Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) methodology with orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) programming in Rwanda. CRS...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
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
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
July 13, 2016
Research›Impact Evaluations
Strengthening Trade, Building Peace
This overview of the Commerçantes Solidaires pour la Paix/Région des Grands Lacs (COSOPAX/RGL) project shares testimonies from women working together to promote conflict...More
October 16, 2017
Tools for Field Staff›Learning Briefs
Microfinance Learning Briefs
LEARNING BRIEF 1: Mobilizing Savings for CAURIE-MF Clients in Senegal (8 pages) This learning paper documents the experience of CAURIE-MF, a CRS partner in Senegal, during the...More