A Landscape Review of MSME Financing Gaps in Rwanda Deck - 2020-11-18

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Title
A Landscape Review of MSME Financing Gaps in Rwanda Deck - 2020-11-18
Author
Aequalitas Capital Partners; Mastercard Foundation
Year
2021
Publication/Event Date
November 18 2020
Abstract
This Landscape Review of MSME Financing Gaps in Rwanda presentation, identifies a "damming effect" where funding instruments mismatch business needs, preventing capital flow despite availability. Key inhibitors include lack of trust, reliance on collateral, and high cost of capital. The analysis recommends shifting away from standard debt/grants to flexible instruments (quasi-equity) and a risk-sharing approach. Solutions emphasize leveraging mobile money for inclusion, providing specialized post-funding technical assistance, and deploying targeted long-term funding (e.g., blended finance). Specific strategies are detailed for women, youth, and rural entrepreneurs.
Resource Subject
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Mobile Money
Keywords/Access Points
Micro Small and Medium Entreprises (MSMEs); Gaps; Rural Entrepreneurs; Strategies
Geographic Locations
  • Rwanda
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Women
  • Youth
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.2447