Sa-Dhan, a microfinance network in India with total member assets of INR 117 billion (the equivalent of USD 2.6 billion) as of March 2010, has launched a microfinance and financial inclusion magazine entitled “Micro Matters.” The magazine has four sections: Initiatives, Impact, Micro-view and Snippets. Sa-Dhan’s 223 member institutions report to reach 22 million clients and to be present across 21 states in India. The first issue of the journal can be found at: http://indiamicrofinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/micromatters.pdf.
By Julia Korn, Research Associate
About Sa-Dhan:
Founded in 1999, Sa-Dhan is an Indian association of financial institutions that aims to build the field of community development finance in India. It aims to help its 223 member institutions serve low-income households in both rural and urban India. Sa-Dhan’s member institutions report a total outstanding loan portfolio of INR 117 billion (the equivalent of USD 2.6 billion) and a client base of 23 million customers as of 2010.
Sources and Additional Resources:
[1] India Microfinance. “Micro Matters – Sa Dhan launches magazine on Financial Inclusion” on July 31, 2010. http://indiamicrofinance.com/micro-matters-sa-dhan-magazine.html
MicroCapital Universe. Sa-Dahn. https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Sa-Dhan
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