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Country : Lebanon
Summary : Market Study on the Microfinance Sector in Lebanon
Deadline : 18 Mar 2025
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Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 116144251
Document Ref. No. : 0002014455
Financier : World Bank (WB)
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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IFC, a member of the World BankGroup, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countriesas a way to reduce poverty and improve people-s lives. In addition to itsinvestment work, IFC provides advisory services to a number of its clients tosupport them in meeting specific development goals. IFC-s Financial InstitutionsGroup engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance (MF), SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, andother areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC-sclients through IFC-s global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1)financial inclusion 2) servicing the real economy and 3) mobilizing third-partyresources.IFC & Microfinance (MF)IFC plays a major role increating efficient MF markets and is the largest international funder in thesector. Over 20 years, IFC has delivered significant global impact with morethan 650 MF investments totaling $6.2 billion and 330 micro and digital financeadvisory projects in 95 countries. FC leads and supports global efforts toadvance responsible finance practices, which means providing transparent, inclusive, and customer-centered products and services. By doing so, IFC ishelping to mitigate customer risks and build financial resilience, both ofwhich are foundational to sustainable and prudent growth.1. Country Context Lebanon has faced numerouseconomic and social challenges, including the aftermath of prolonged conflicts, which have significantly impacted the country-s financial and social systems. MFhas emerged as a critical tool for promoting financial inclusion, particularlyfor underserved and vulnerable populations. This study should provide acomprehensive overview of the MF sector in Lebanon, focusing on the totaladdressable market, opportunities and challenges in capturing this market, potentialrecommendations on the role of MF in post-war rebuilding and reconstruction, particularly with respect to product development and ris...
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