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Rapid Financial Soundness Assessment

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The objectives of a Rapid Financial Soundness Assessment (RFSA) are to identify strengths and vulnerabilities of financial sector participants, assess overall soundness and stability of the financial sector, highlight linkages between the macro-economy and the financial sector, and ascertain technical assistance needs and policy recommendations.
 A Rapid Financial Soundness Assessment is designed to a

Health Sector Financing

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The current focus on poverty reduction, as reflected in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other international initiatives, has prompted increased attention on the need for health care financing mechanisms that protect the poor and near poor from the impoverishing effects of high health care costs.

Developing Corporate Bond Markets

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 FS Share produced FS Series #6: Developing Corporate Bond Markets in Emerging Economies to provide U.S. government (USG) program designers with a basis of technical understanding of corporate bond issuances and approaches to developing a sustainable corporate bonds market in emerging economies.

Capital Markets

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Tool to Conduct Capital Markets Assessments in Developing Countries
 
This tool was developed to assist with capital markets diagnoses in developing countries.

Bradesco and Banco Postal’s Business Model in Brazil from FS Series #11

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Attached Document: 
application/msword iconBranchless Banking Case Study - Brazil.doc
Source: 
Chemonics International Inc.
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
December 1, 2010

Bradesco and Banco Postal’s Business Model in Brazil from FS Series #11 – Innovations in Financial Services Delivery: Branchless Banking
Bank outsourcing and correspondents have been common in Brazil since the 1970s. In 1999, the Central Bank of Brazil revised the framework for bank agents, permitting them to open accounts and accept withdrawals, deposits, and bill payments.

USAID/Colombia MIDAS’s Branchless Banking Program from FS Series #11

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Attached Document: 
application/msword iconBranchless Banking Case Study - Colombia.doc
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
December 1, 2010

USAID/Colombia MIDAS’s Branchless Banking Program from FS Series #11 – Innovations in Financial Services Delivery: Branchless Banking
One of MIDAS’s program components focuses on developing branchless banking regulatory infrastructure and implementing it in rural areas through collaborations with government, banks, and MFIs.

Eko India’s Branchless Banking Model from FS Series #11

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Attached Document: 
application/msword iconBranchless Banking Case Study - India.doc
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
December 1, 2010

Eko India’s Branchless Banking Model from FS Series #11 – Innovations in Financial Services Delivery: Branchless Banking
In January 2006, the Reserve Bank of India issued new guidelines allowing banks to employ business facilitators and BCs to promote financial inclusion and improve outreach.

Opportunity International Bank of Malawi’s Branchless Banking Model from FS Series #11

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Attached Document: 
application/msword iconBranchless Banking Case Study - Malawi.doc
Source: 
Chemonics International Inc.
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
December 1, 2010

Opportunity International Bank of Malawi’s Branchless Banking Model from FS Series #11 – Innovations in Financial Services Delivery: Branchless Banking
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has produced a National Payment System Vision and Framework document that serves as a blueprint for payment modernization and reform.

Introduction of Secured Financing Reform in Rwanda from FS Series #10

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Attached Document: 
application/msword iconSecured Financing Case Study - Rwanda.doc
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
December 1, 2010

Introduction of Secured Financing Reform in Rwanda from FS Series #10: Establishing Modern Secured Financing Systems in Developing Economies
The introduction of secured financing reform in Rwanda was a product of the international community’s policy of increasing access to development finance in Africa.

Mexico NAFIN Case Study

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Attached Document: 
application/msword iconVCF Case Study 2 Mexico.doc
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
April 7, 2007

NAFIN, the Mexican state-owned de

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