Call for Book Chapters - Microfinance, Access to Impact: Shaping the Future for People, Planet and Prosperity

In commemoration of its 20 years of active service in the microfinance and financial inclusion sector, Grooming Centre, Nigeria is pleased to announce a call for chapter contributions and to invite original and high-quality paper submissions for its Annual Impact Program, in an upcoming book publication under the overarching theme: Microfinance, Access to Impact: Shaping the Future for People, Planet, and Prosperity. 

Over the past decades, microfinance has established itself as a cornerstone of financial inclusion, enabling millions of low-income households, women, and micro-entrepreneurs to access financial services previously beyond their reach. This expansion of access has been a significant achievement for development finance and inclusive growth. As the microfinance sector matures, however, there is growing recognition that access alone is no longer sufficient. 

Stakeholders across the ecosystem, clients, regulators, investors, donors, and communities, are increasingly asking deeper questions about outcomes, quality, sustainability, and long-term impact. How does access translate into meaningful improvements in people’s lives? How does microfinance respond to climate and environmental risks that disproportionately affect lowincome populations? How can microfinance institutions (MFIs) balance social mission with financial sustainability and strong governance? 

This Call for Papers seeks to contribute to this critical shift in discourse by advancing evidence-based, practice-informed, and forward-looking perspectives on the future of microfinance, one that moves decisively from access to impact.