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Sathapana Limited
Microfinance (Social business)
Microfinance institutions Sathapana is primarily active in the rural areas of Cambodia where poverty levels are the highest. Apart from savings accounts with flexible terms Sathapana offers deposits with a longer term and a higher rate of interest. At the end of 2009, Sathapana has extended loans to 36,000 clients, 70% of whom are women, whom it serves through a national network of 33 branches. The institution also started offering local payment services in 2009, as a means of giving its clients an even better service. Triodos-Doen is a shareholder in Sathapana has an external representation on the Board of Directors. Triodos Microfinance Fund and Triodos Fair Share Fund have provided (subordinated) loans to Sathapana.
Microfinance
Whoever you are, and wherever you live in the world, you are likely to want permanent access to financial services. Microfinance banks play a crucial role providing access to finance to an increasing number of people living on low-incomes. We finance microfinance institutions because they help to build inclusive financial sectors, where the majority of people have access to financial services, leading to a sustainable basis for balanced social and economic development.