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Project Number: 42235-013, 42235-023
Project Name: Microfinance Development Program (Subprograms 1 and 2)
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Implementation has also revealed an urgent need to enhance the information technology (IT) capabilities of the PCFs and MFIs so that the credit reporting and information exchange can be improved. The MDP helped the SBV standardize the reporting requirements for PCFs and MFIs and set up the microfinance information exchange system within the National Credit Information Center (CIC). However, a majority of these small- sized credit institutions lack the skills and standard IT systems to properly comply with the new reporting standards.

Project Number: 42235-013, 42235-023
Project Name: Microfinance Development Program - Subprograms 1 and 2: Program Completion Report
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Need to allocate ample time when deciding policy actions for IRRs to be issued in Viet Nam, due the consensus-building approach the government has adopted toward regulatory formulation. It also took longer than expected for the IRRs for the People's credit funds (PCFs) to be issued.

Project Number: 42235-013, 42235-023
Project Name: Microfinance Development Program - Subprograms 1 and 2: Program Completion Report
Report Date:
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Through its compliance with the agreed Microfinance Development Program (MDP) policy actions, the government made remarkable progress during 2008-2014 in creating a conducive policy and regulatory environment for developing inclusive and sustainable microfinance. Despite this, the issuing of implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) related to the licensing requirements for microfinance institutions (MFIs) is still pending. The government attributes the delay to its desire to await a Prime Minister Decision on unlicensed microfinance operations.

Project Number: 42235-013, 42235-023
Project Name: Microfinance Development Program - Subprograms 1 and 2: Program Completion Report
Report Date: