Occasional papers

Occasional Papers present topical discussions on theoretical issues in microfinance impact assessment. 

Occasional Paper No 1: Simanowitz, A. (September 2003) Appraising the Poverty Outreach of Microfinance: A Review of the CGAP Poverty Assessment Tool (PAT)
This paper not only reviews the PAT tool but discusses its potential applications, issues to consider in its use, and possible further steps to consider in its development.

Occasional Paper No 2: Cohen, M. & Wright, K. (January 2003) Managing Client Information: feedback loop lessons from Latin America
Focuses on those organisational mechanisms that need to be in place to ensure the effective integration of client information into MFI operations. (Spanish version)

Occasional Paper No 3: Simanowitz, A. and Walter, A. (August 2002) Ensuring Impact: Summary of article appearing in Pathways Out of Poverty: Innovations in Microfinance for the Poorest Families