Banking and Microfinance Institution Partnerships: A Comparative Analysis of Cambodia and Australia [Paperback]

1. Introduction  2. Microfinance, banking sector, and partnerships: a broad overview  3. Partnership dynamics from a developing country context: a case study in Cambodia  4. Partnership dynamics from a developed country context: Case study in Australia  5. Challenges in partnerships between MFIs and banks  6. Strategies in forming and maintaining partnerships: success factors  7. Benefits in partnerships between MFIs and banks  8. Comparative analysis of case studies from developing and developed countries  9. Conclusion

This book examines partnerships between commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs). It demonstrates that when set up properly, these partnerships have the potential to develop and enhance the financial inclusion agenda, and further support sustainable development.

MFIs provide access to finance predominantly for those who are poor but economically active, and therefore their expansion is imperative for inclusive economic development. However, MFIs are faced with enormous challenges. The book discusses how partnering with a commercial bank can meet these challenges and the process of interaction contributing to the enhancement of institutional robustness of MFIs. Through two distinct case studies, in Cambodia and Australia, the book discusses the motivations, objectives, and operl3