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Why does the microfinance industry place so much emphasis on sustainability?

April 26, 2017emphasis Industry microfinance sustainability

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Why does the microfinance industry place so much emphasis on sustainability?

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From a development perspective, financial sustainability is not an end in itself. Rather, it is a tool for reaching the maximum number of clients. MFIs may only operate for a limited time, reach a limited number of clients, or be driven more by political goals than by client needs if services are not priced at sustainable levels.