This weekend the Centre for Micro Finance hosted ten Indian scholars from across the country for the Microfinance Researchers Alliance Program's (MRAP) inaugural workshop.
The purpose of MRAP is the narrow the gap between Indian academics interested in studying and researching microfinance, and the needs and problems that face practitioners in the field. The program will last for three years with the objective of building the capacity of participants to produce high-quality research that is relevant to the sector.
The first workshop focused on how to choose a relevant research question and how to design a rigorous questionnaire. Participants brainstormed on and discussed the topics with CMF Executive Director Justin Oliver and Program Head Amy Mowl as well as with each other. Next steps for the program include site visits for participants with practitioners to nuance their knowledge of microfinance issues. MRAP is funded by the Ford Foundation.
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