Information Resources

The outputs of the project are specifically designed to be of practical use to microfinance institutions, NGOs, bilateral donors and local organisations that are involved in post conflict microfinance (PCM). Their aim is to enhance the practical skills and knowledge of staff.

Click on the links below to download the information resources. Please note that the files may take a few minutes to download. If you experience any difficulties please contact Isabelle Kidney.

Microfinance Good Practice in War Affected Contexts
nose piercings, lip piercings, wholesale body jewlery Presents for debate principles for microfinance in war affected situations based on the research. These will be developed further through a working group currently being established. If you are interested in becoming involved or would like to send us your comments on the discussion paper, please e-mail us at isabelle.kidney@concern.net

"Principles of Good Practice for Microfinance in War Affected Areas"

Download in PDF Format
| Download in Word Format


Market Research Tools for the Design of Microfinance Products (download)

A set of practical market research tools to design microfinance products in post conflict as well as stable situations. While these have been tested in several contexts, they are still being developed. Please get in touch with us if you are using these (isabelle.kidney@concern.net). We can provide you with helpful advice and in return would be grateful for feedback on how to improve the tools.


Microfinance During and After Armed Conflict: Lessons from Angola, Cambodia and Mozambique
A report, synthesising the findings of the field research in Angola, Cambodia, Mozambique and Rwanda.

PCM Synthesis Report (download)

Summary of Research Methodology, Findings and Implications for Microfinance in Post Conflict Situations (download)



End of Project Evaluation Report
An independent evaluation was conducted by Geetha Nagajaran and Tamsin Wilson to assess this research and pilot project on post conflict
microfinance. The evaluation examines the project's design and
implementation, the quality of the research materials produced, the
dissemination strategy, the pilot project and identifies areas for
further research. The opinions expressed in this evaluation report are
those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DFID.
Download Full Report and Executive Summary.


PCM Newsletter                                

Provides an update on the progress of the PCM project, including forthcoming events and new developments in PCM.

PCM Newsletter Apr - Jun 2001- Issue 1 (download)
PCM Newsletter Jul - Sep 2001- Issue 2 (download)
PCM Newsletter Oct - Dec 2001- Issue 3
(download)
PCM Newsletter Jan - Mar 2002- Issue 4
(download)
PCM Newsletter Apr - Jun 2002 - Issue 5
(download)


Reports on Field Research into PCM

Detailed reports on qualitative field research, including methodology, findings, analysis and issues to consider in better practice.

Report on PCM in Mozambique (download)
Report on PCM in Cambodia
(download)