The Potential of Mesofinance for Job Creation in Mediterranean Partner Countries

The overall objective of this study is to contribute to job creation by proposing specific actions directed at enhancing access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients in the Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPCs). This final report is a compilation of the information gathered during the course of the study, and draws on economic analysis of quantitative data from MPCs, qualitative research, and other international evidence to analyse Mesofinance challenges and identify the priority areas for policy action to promote Mesofinance for job creation in the region.