Institutional preparedness and sustainability of micro finance institutions during post disaster scenario Available to Purchase

This paper seeks to show how microfinance has contributed to poverty reduction and strengthening the risk management capacity of the poor.

Considers disaster preparedness of micro finance institutions (MFIs) especially in natural disasters, economic crisis and civil conflicts.

Finds that it is essential for MFIs to prepare a strategy for maintaining liquidity in a disaster situation, especially keeping disaster loan funds (DLFs) in reserve to help affected households.

Sees disaster management as a dynamic process that could ideally be developed during normal times and tested in actual disasters but it requires careful planning and commitment on the part of all stakeholders