Panel database for on-going research

Together with the Economic Growth Centre at Yale University, CMF is undertaking a panel database for the purpose of longitudinal data collection and analysis. The objective of this project is to design a format to track the same households and individuals over a period of time.
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The importance of social networks in determining the uptake of microfinance

A major concern of all MFIs is how best to introduce microfinance into new communities. Indeed, the chosen strategy may be critical to the rate at which loans are taken up, not to mention the type of borrower the institution attracts.
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Examining gaps in claims in existing health insurance schemes

This study aims to examine the behavior of insured clients in claiming benefits of health insurance. It would also help identify the conditions that need to be covered by the insurance product as well as the potential difficulties with marketing and delivering insurance products..
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Impact Evaluation of Hand-in-Hand's Self Help Group programme and their Advanced Entrepreneurial Development Training
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Impact Evaluation and Product Design of Weather Insurance

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of rainfall insurance on reducting risks faced by poor agricultural households. This research will also identify which aspects of the program are the most and the least attractive to clients.

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