UGANDA Microfinance Sector Effectiveness Review

The Uganda Microfinance Sector Effectiveness Review was undertaken in March 2004 at the request of the Private Sector Donor Group (PSDG), a working group of donors in Uganda that has guided many donor collaborative efforts in the country. The review examined the behavior and actions of all microfinance stakeholders in Uganda from 1998 to 2003, identifying factors that both contributed to the sector's success and hindered its effectiveness. Intended to be forward looking, the review also identified specific and actionable recommendations for expanding microfinance in the country.

The practical recommendations in this review are intended to contribute to the development of a financial system strategy for reaching a far greater number of poor clients throughout Uganda with a diverse range of quality financial services. It is hoped that the review will also provide valuable lessons for microfinance and financial system development in other countries.

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