Guideline Note 23: The Role of Financial Regulators in Promoting Access to Financing for MSMEs – Lessons from the AFI Network

This Guideline Note was developed by the AFI SME Finance (SMEF) Working Group. The information presented here is based on evidence and findings from two surveys conducted with over 25 SMEF WG member institutions in seven regions, as well as secondary research. The purpose of the Guideline Note is to share the experiences and practices of member countries that have implemented various policy initiatives to increase access to financing for SMEs. The initiatives are organized by the overarching objectives the member countries aimed to achieve.

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