MIX manages one of the most comprehensive data sets for aggregated and detailed analysis globally. Cumulative information from hundreds of leading microfinance institutions has been the foremost source of market expertise since more than a decade. MIX research has helped to formulate policies, to set fund allocation strategies of funders and to resolve strategic problems within microfinance institutions all over the world.
Given the continued dispersion in microfinance performance results globally, MIX is continuously increasing its efforts to produce meaningful analysis of global data. To this extent, MIX works closely with a number of partner organizations in order to generate a better understanding of the industry. MIX produces public industry intelligence, such as annual industry performance analysis and single and multi-variable league tables. MIX also offers research analysis as part of a selected number of consulting assignments.
The depth and breadth of the coverage gives insight into the evolving microfinance market and the performance of microfinance institutions. The long term results of MIX's efforts show an industry with strong, but uneven growth, recently fueled by record levels of commercial funding. While microfinance institutions make continued inroads in efficiency, reduced operating cost levels are offset by higher financial expense. For detailed public market information please consult the MicroBanking Bulletin.
