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Paper

Al-Amal Microfinance Bank's Micro-Letters of Guarantee (Micro-LGs)

This paper describes the development of microfinance in Yemen and the role of Al-Amal Bank in the sector over the past 15 years, then introduces the concept of micro letters of guarantee, which Al-Amal Bank launched in 2020.

Case Study

Fostering Resilience in the Middle East: A People Centered Approach to Risk Reduction

Case studies from Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon on reducing disaster risk
Case Study

Innovations for Inclusive Agricultural Finance and Risk Mitigation Mechanisms: The Case of Tamwil El Fellah in Morocco

Analysis of a business model for bringing financial services to poor agricultural households
Paper

Voices: An Assessment of Perceived Risks Facing Microfinance Sector in Arab World

Rating twenty-six risks in terms of their severity and offering explanations for their prevalence
Paper

Arab Credit Reporting Guide

Analyzing the status and development of credit reporting across the MENA region
Guide / Toolkit

The Corporate Governance and Risk Management Handbook for Microfinance Institutions in the Arab World

Presenting guidelines for MFIs to analyze their governance and risk management practices
Paper

A Review of Credit Guarantee Schemes in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Expanding SME access to finance
Paper

Study on Options, Management, and Enforcement of Collateral for Microfinance Loans in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

Reviewing collateral options and legal enforcement issues for microloans
Paper

Finance and Guarantees in Rural Development

Cooperatives and the essential triangle of production