Foreign exchange rate risk in microfinance : what is it and how can it be managed? : Foreign exchange rate risk in microfinance : What is it and how can it be managed? (Arabic)

The primary goal of this Focus Note is to raise awareness in the microfinance sector of the issues associated with foreign exchange risk. First, it explains what exchange risk is. Second, it looks at the techniques being employed by microfinance institutions (MFIs) and investors to manage this risk. Finally, it makes recommendations on managing or avoiding exposure to exchange risk. Many borrowing MFIs are not adequately managing their exposure to...

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Featherston,Scott Douglas;

Littlefield,Elizabeth L.;

Mwangi,Patricia;
Document Date
2006/01/01
Document Type
Brief
Report Number
35819
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2010/07/01
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Foreign exchange rate risk in microfinance : What is it and how can it be managed?
Keywords
foreign exchange risk

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Featherston,Scott Douglas; Littlefield,Elizabeth L.; Mwangi,Patricia.

Foreign exchange rate risk in microfinance : what is it and how can it be managed? : Foreign exchange rate risk in microfinance : What is it and how can it be managed? (Arabic). CGAP focus note ; no. 31 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/570661468324054689

Foreign exchange rate risk in microfinance : what is it and how can it be managed? : Foreign exchange rate risk in microfinance : What is it and how can it be managed? (Arabic)

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