About Us

The Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) was established in 2003 at the request of the Afghan government to ensure effective donor coordination from the outset and prevent counterproductive outcomes often caused by conflicting donor goals in other post-conflict scenarios. It was designed as a platform for channeling technical assistance and funding from the Afghan government and international donors to develop Afghanistan's microfinance sector. MISFA, the first facility of its kind, consolidated diverse donor funding mechanisms into streamlined and flexible support tailored to local priorities. This support was complemented by technical assistance and rigorous performance monitoring.

MISFA's mission is to promote Afghanistan's economic growth by fostering a sustainable and inclusive financial sector that serves the poor and underserved small and medium enterprises.