Banking and Microfinance Institution Partnerships

This book examines partnerships between commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs). It demonstrates that when set up properly, these partnerships have the potential to develop and enhance the financial inclusion agenda, and further support sustainable development.

Don Chandima Padmaperuma completed his PhD at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and is now working as an operations manager at a leading bank in Australia. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, including development and commercial banking in Sri Lanka and Australia.

1. Introduction 2. Microfinance, banking sector, and partnerships: a broad overview 3. Partnership dynamics from a developing country context: a case study in Cambodia 4. Partnership dynamics from a developed country context: Case study in Australia 5. Challenges in partnerships between MFIs and banks 6. Strategies in forming and maintaining partnerships: success factors 7. Benefits in partnerships between MFIs and banks 8. Comparative analysis of case studies from developing and developed countries 9. Conclusion