Batista, CátiaSemedo, AnaPacheco, António Miguel da Nave2023-05-122023-05-122022-10-032022-10-03http://hdl.handle.net/10362/152682Analysing the answers provided in the field interviews conducted with several of the MFIs operating in Cape Verde, a pattern emerged: the existing funding mechanisms were seen by microlenders as a limiting factor for the growth of the sector. Consequently, a further exploration on the existing funding mechanisms and their possible future developments is warranted. Different funding possibilities were found to have been created after COVID-19 with the potential to improve liquidity constraints if not for the restrictive access requirements. A shift in the sector priority from funding availability towards fund suitability is recommended.engFinancial InclusionSmall and medium-sized enterprisesMicrocreditCabo VerdeMicrofinancemaster thesis203222520