A methodology for assessment of the impact of microfinance on empowerment and vulnerability

Ganesh Thapa Asia and the Pacific Division International Fund for Agricultural Development The second in a series of discussion papers produced by the Asia and the Pacific Division, IFAD 2 Enabling the rural poor to overcome poverty The opinions expressed in this volume are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official views or policies of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, except as explicitly stated. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitations of its frontiers or boundaries.