Mapping of Rural Finance Products, Delivery Models and Linkages

Within the context of demand and supply situation of rural financial services, this presentation presents an overview of innovations being tried to improve delivery:

• Using multi-partner delivery models, where apex agencies finance a mix of intermediate institutions such as village banks and credit unions;
• Utilizing the agri-business value chain for delivering financial products;
• Making innovative partnerships and linkages.

The presentation also depicts a framework for developing strategies for delivering financial services (ACT principle):

• Analyzing and understanding the key constraints and challenges of provisioning rural finance;
• Comprehending the different products and delivery models available;
• Taking the best mix of products and delivery models to effectively deal with the constraints in the area of intervention.