microfinance institutions



STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 07, 2020 • 7 min read

Analysis The evidence around Cambodia’s microfinance debate

By Sango Mahanty and W. Nathan Green • Aug 07, 2020
Following a recent op-ed attacking a report by rights organisation LICADHO highlighting the dangers of microfinance debt in Cambodia, researchers Sango Mahanty and W. Nathan Green set out to unravel the debate surrounding the controversial industry

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 07, 2019 • 14 min read

Microfinance institutions Left with nothing

By Paul Millar and Veng Sonita • Aug 07, 2019
With the backing of the world’s development agencies, Cambodia’s microfinance institutions stand accused of driving the nation’s most vulnerable ever deeper into debt – forcing them to sell off their land when the time comes to collect

STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 27, 2019 • 15 min read

Analysis Debt traps

By David Hutt • Jun 27, 2019
Cambodians are sinking deep in debt to meet their basic needs. And with the Kingdom's financial sector so reliant on foreign investment, it won't take much for the house of cards to come crashing down

Apr 29, 2018 • 6 min read
Banking access

How Cambodia can capitalise on strides in financial inclusion

Cambodia has made great strides towards financial inclusion in the past decade. As more and more people take up financial services, what are the next steps needed to make the most of this participation?
By Janelle Retka • Apr 29, 2018