1. It has been argued that MFI’s goal should be to achieve
commercialization, discuss the benefits and costs of pursuing a
microcredit program that is fully sustainable.
2. Why might a government intervene in MFIs program when it has
achieved financial sustainability and does not divert any resources
away from other development projects?
3. What are some ways that MFI’s can increase sustainability
without sacrificing outreach or impact?
NOTE: source document. Schaffner, J. A. (2013).
Development economics: Theory, empirical research, and policy
analysis. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. the chapter on
microfinance