Innovative Financing for Development

Microfinance expands access to credit, savings and other financial services for underserved populations, including poor households and micro-entrepreneurs. Key providers include microfinance institutions, specialised NGOs and banks. The EC supports microfinance and capacity development interventions for inclusive finance aim to strengthen local providers; build the financial infrastructure and encourage appropriate regulatory frameworks.

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Blending - Crowd funding - Micro funding - Microfinance - Partnership agreements and twinnings - Pool funds - Trust funds

Study on various methods to gain access to aid credit and developing informal enterprises in Egypt and the Palestinian Territories - STEM 2014

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 11 July 2015

informal_credit_systems_egypt_opt_-_stem_2014.docx 1.27 MB

The report analyzes the different methods to access to credit, including informal credit systems. The study focus as well on the various development strategies adopted by informal firms. Finally the paper analyze the characteristics of the informal firms representing the considered sample.

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Expand Your Business. Case Study of a Growth-Oriented Entrepreneur - ILO 2012

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 11 July 2015

expand_your_business_case_study_-_ilo_2012.pdf 1.54 MB

The paper outlines challenges and strategies for informal firms' development through the case study of a small farmer producing fruits and fruit juices

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Expand Your Business. Training guide - ILO 2012

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 11 July 2015

expand_your_business_training_manual_-_ilo_2012.pdf 2.5 MB

A training package on how to expand a business for growth oriented entrepreneurs. This version of EYB is based on the concept of sustainable enterprise growth. The manual also pays attention to obstacles that limit growth of women-led enterprises and suggests strategies for women growth oriented...

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Women entrepreneurs in the informal economy: is formalization the only solution for business sustainability? - UNU Wider 2013

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 11 July 2015

women_and_formalisation_-_unumerit_2013.pdf 693.87 KB

The paper analyzes the existing literature and study six detailed case studies of women entrepreneurs from developing countries. The results show that w hile formalization of entrepreneurial activity is favourable under some circumstances, it can be detrimental under others– necessitating a case by...

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Enabling environment definition and reference to tools

Francesco Barilli updated the Information | 9 July 2015

Please note below the brief definition of the enabling environment and links to a short and relevant ILO document with associated tools for the analysis of the enabling environment. Please note that the enabling environment components are similar for any subject and do not apply only to the...

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Assessing the Enabling Environment for Women in Growth Enterprises: An AfDB/ILO Integrated Framework Assessment Guide. - AfDB ILO 2007

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 6 July 2015

enabling_environment_-_afdb-ilo_2007.pdf 364.07 KB

This guide highlights a broad and integrated set of approaches and actions that, when combined, can make a significant difference to the prospects of growth for all women entrepreneurs.

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Women in the Informal Economy: Experiments in Governance from Emerging Countries - UNU Wider 2013

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 6 July 2015

women_in_ie_governance_-_unu_2013.pdf 789.61 KB

In this Policy Brief, the authors argue that although policy interventions may be favourable, they are neither necessary nor suffcient for change, as successful women role models are often the best agents for sweeping change.

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Women’s Economic Empowerment – Key Issues and Potential Ways Forward - Kwambiri (undated)

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 6 July 2015

womens_economic_empowerment_-_kwambiri_undated.doc 20.02 MB

The document focuses on entrpeneurship in agriculture and rural development. Particularly it identifies policies and legal issues for women in organizing and advocacying in Malawi.

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Women at the heart of African's development - UN Women 2013

Mei Zegers updated the Document | 6 July 2015

womens_economic_empowerment_programme_east_africa_-_un_women_2013.pdf 567.5 KB

A programme aiming to support women empowerment, with a particular focus on the formation and strenghtening of leadership and advocacy.

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Group: Informal Economy Support Facility
Enabling Environment

Pierre Berman updated the WIKI page | 6 July 2015

Please note below the brief definition of the enabling environment and links to a short and relevant ILO document with associated tools for the analysis of the enabling environment. Please note that the enabling environment components are similar for any subject and do not apply only to the...

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