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Inclusive Regulations for Microfinance

Abstract*

The development objective of the Inclusive Regulations for Microfinance Project for Egypt is to strengthen the regulatory and institutional framework of the microfinance sector in Egypt. The project comprises of three components. The first component, developing the regulatory framework for microfinance will support the establishment of a regulatory framework that is conducive to growth and stability of the non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The project development objective (PDO) is to strengthen the regulatory and institutional framework of the microfinance sector in Egypt.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P149677

  • Closed

  • Ghada Ismail

  • Arab Republic of Egypt

  • Egypt, Arab Republic of

  • July 25, 2014

  • (as of board presentation)

    July 25, 2014

  • September 28, 2014

  • US$ 4.50 million

  • N/A

  • Not Applicable

  • June 30, 2021

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 21, 2022

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
MNA VPU Free-standing Trust Funds 4.50

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 4.50
Total Project Cost** 4.50

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2020-06-21
Overall Low 2020-06-21
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2020-06-21

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 05-30-2022
OutcomesSubstantial
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSubstantial
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • New regulatory framework effective for MFIs, including NGOs-MFIsValueNoYesYes
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of MFIs licensed by FRA under the Microfinance LawValue0.001000.001010.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Female MFI beneficiaries of Microfinance loansValue0.0070.0062.18
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of NGOs engaged in microfinance activitiesValue0.001000.00999.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of Microfinance beneficiaries under the Microfinance lawValue0.003000000.003317086.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Microfinance Unit established and operational at FRAValueNoYesYes
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of staff of MFIs trainedValue0.001550.001821.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Issuance of the Microfinance Regulations by FRAValueNoYesYes
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Frequency of meetings of the Microfinance NGOs Oversight boardValue0.0016.0017.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Microfinance sector reports disclosed by FRAValue0.0022.0022.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of training programs for Microfinance Unit staffValue0.0027.0028.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of staff and clients trained—workshops, study tours, and capacity building eventsValue0.004800.004950.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of awareness and consumer protection initiatives launched and implemented by FRAValue0.0021.0021.00
    DateSeptember 28, 2014June 30, 2020June 30, 2021
    Comment