For its initial activities DSIK and its partners is looking into ways one of the largest and oldest microfinance markets can address the ‘missing middle’ by increasing lending to the SME sector. Further research aims to determine how deposit collection can help Institutions to refinance while also increasingly providing an essential financial service to the target population. Finally, we are strengthening partner institutions by advising on internal processes and improving training procedures.

Our Partners are Shakti Foundation for Disadvantages Women and BASA Foundation, two NGOs and Microfinance providers as well as Co-operative Credit Union League of Bangladesh (CCULB).