Strategy for large microfinance investor

Genesis was commissioned to undertake a review of the Africa strategy for a large non-profit organisation focused on improving access to finance across the world. Its activities include direct investments in microfinance institutions and related technology providers as well as investments in capacity-building services for the industry and clients at the bottom of the pyramid.

The project team first reviewed the organisation's proposed Africa strategy framework and delivered a memo to the co-leaders of the review, outlining and explaining recommendations for modifications based on its experience in access to financial services across Africa. Secondly, the team produced a market research paper that complemented the strategic review by identifying the key trends, themes, risks and gaps in financial inclusion across Sub-Saharan Africa that could be addressed by the organisation. The findings of the review were then presented to the organisation at a strategic workshop.