The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of the
legal and regulatory environment for microfinance in Egypt, with the following specific
objectives:
• Identifying key legal barriers and obstacles that would prevent NGO-MFIs from
transforming into Microfinance Companies (MFCs);
• Identifying relevant Egyptian laws and regulations that should be harmonized with
the recently drafted General Rules for Microfinance Companies; and
• Developing specific recommendations to resolve issues identified under both
objectives.