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Microfinance apex mechanisms: review of the evidence and policy recommendations

Gonzalez-Vega, Claudio

This paper summarizes the key overall results from the comprehensive research project on Microfinance Apex Mechanisms undertaken by investigators of the Rural Finance Program in collaboration with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest (CGAP). The purposes of the project have been to examine the rationale for the creation of domestic apex organizations established in developing countries to promote the advancement of microfinance and to learn lessons from their performance.