Promoting Credit Bureaus: The Role of Microfinance Associations
Dec 31, 2009 | by Kelly Hattel
Credit bureaus have an integral role to play in addressing challenges such as over-indebtedness, reduced loan repayment incentives, and growing arrears for microfinance institutions (MFIs) in competitive environments. This technical note documents how a regional cross-section of associations have helped support the creation of credit bureaus in their country and provides useful points and lessons learned for associations considering their role in creating or supporting the creation of a credit bureau.