This programme aims to contribute to the development of strong inclusive financial sectors and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly the specific goal of poverty reduction in half by 2015, by supporting the expansion of microfinance market leaders in underserved countries.

Programme Outcome: The outcome by the end of the programme (2OL7) will be increased sustainable access to appropriate demand-driven responsible financial and non-financial products and services, with a focus on savings mobilization, to more than 450,000 low income people, at least half of whom are women and at least half of whom reside in rural areas.