Development and Employment Fund Indirect Lending Market Assessment Study

This study reviewed and assessed the Indirect Lending Program offered by the Development and Employment Fund (DEF) to microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Jordan. The objective was to support the efforts of DEF to gradually transform into an APEX lending institution and become the overarching umbrella for microfinance in Jordan.

The review and assessment included a comprehensive understanding of DEF’s regulations, vision, and status quo as viewed by MFIs in Jordan. The process also included an identification of stakeholders, development of market assessment tools, analysis of results, and a presentation of recommendations for future course of work.