MICRA Foundation

MICRA is an Indonesian foundation focused on the development of the microfinance sector. MICRA’s mission is to build the institutional strength and outreach of the Indonesian microfinance sector, by providing a full range of high-quality, best-practice technical inputs and support to all industry stakeholders, in a sustainable and demand-driven manner. As an independent support center, MICRA is committed to promoting innovations, transparency, and improved outreach to the poor and ever-improving performance in the microfinance industry MICRA was founded by Mercy Corps in early 2006 to institutionalize its joint “Commercial Linkages Pilot Project” with IFC PENSA. MICRA currently has 6 services: 1) Technical Assistance; 2) Ratings and Appraisals; 3) Research & Innovations; 4) MFI Establishment; 5) Interim Management Support; 6) Managing Grant Fund.