From Microfinance to Small Business Finance - The Business Case for Private Capital Investments

Based on the proceedings of one of the most talked about events of the Year of Microfinance, this book makes a compelling business case for private capital investments in microfinance in developing countries. Using a lifecycle perspective, it highlights the needs for capital in microfinance, the emerging successful models for microfinance institutions, and investigates the issues that need to be addressed from the investor''s perspective to obtain a larger mobilization of private capital. Combining real case studies of leading for-profit microfinance institutions and discussions with influencial investors and money managers, this book provides the first integrated business case for a re-energized industry.