Opinion: Cambodia’s Microfinance Transition Needs Balance
As Cambodian microfinance institutions (MFIs) transition into commercial banks to boost resilience, concerns arise over whether this shift undermines financial inclusion for rural and low-income borrowers. A new CDRI report suggests that while institutional stability may improve, regulators must ensure that mission drift does not leave vulnerable populations behind.
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