Mark Flaming

Mark is a development finance specialist with over 25 years of international experience in developing financial institutions, regulatory frameworks and funding market instruments. He is a consultant with IFC and president of Frontier Ventures, providing advisory services to financial service providers, regulatory authorities, socially responsible investors and development agencies working in developing economies. He holds a Master’s degree in International Development from Harvard University.

By Mark Flaming

Research

Agent Management Toolkit

This guide presents practical advice to providers on how to build a viable network of agents, which is a critical component of a branchless banking service.
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Due Diligence Guidelines for the Review of Microcredit Loan Portfolios

These guidelines help analysts evaluate the accuracy of accounting and performance reports about an MFI's portfolio, and the MFI’s compliance with its own portfolio management policies.
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Access to Finance in Nigeria: Microfinance

Given significant financial sector reforms and private sector innovations, there are encouraging signs that access to finance is poised for growth in Nigeria.
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Guaranteed Loans to Microfinance Institutions: How Do They Add Value?

This Focus Note looks at recent experience with guarantees of commercial loans to microfinance institutions (MFIs).