The practical guide builds upon the UNHCR/ILO Introduction to Microfinance in Conflict-Affected Communities (2002) and Lessons Learned from UNHCR¿s Experiences with Microfinance (June 2010), as well as evolving practices in the field of microfinance. 

The guide is meant to provide practical information and tools to assess the appropriateness of microfinance in a conflict-affected community; and if relevant, to help design sustainable microfinance interventions that will help UNHCR to meet its protection bjectives. The guide provides concrete tools to help design, monitor and evaluate sustainable microfinance projects, including sample templates, formats, and checklists.

Available in English and Spanish.

• Organization: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• Pages: 88
• Year of publication: 2011
• Copyright: © UNHCR, 2011.
• Url: http://www.unhcr.org/4eeb17019.pdf