PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

600185

Primary Business Area

Access To Finance

Disclosure Date

May 5, 2014

Country

Myanmar

Region

East Asia and the Pacific

IFC Approval Date

Dec 3, 2013

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$1,997,196.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jun 12, 2021

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2017

Project Description

The project will focus on two components: (i) Broader sector support to promote the development of the microfinance industry network, increase the capacity of local industry actors, facilitate dialogue and knowledge sharing on international good practices, and increase awareness on responsible finance; and (ii) Direct advisory services to existing local microfinance institutions (MFIs) to improve their capacity for market-based microfinance operations, promote microfinance good practices, foster sustainability and demonstration effects in the market. IFC will be providing in-depth advisory services to three existing MFIs: World Vision International - Myanmar, Proximity Designs, and PACT Global Microfinance Fund.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation