You have been recently engaged as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a microfinance institution (MFI). You are expected to do a presentation to the board of the directors of the MFI on the financial health and performance of the institution. You found the need to explain the relevant concepts used for the evaluation of MFIs in order to facilitate the appreciation of the issues by your audience. The content of the presentation shall form the basis of the strategic plan currently being considered. (Use the data the provided in excel in the column assigned to your index number).

You are required to:

a) Provide an assessment of the financial health and performance of the MFI using the data extracts from income statements and balance sheet of the microfinance institution (MFI) that have assigned to you. (35 Marks)

b) Make recommendations based on your analysis which will be used for the crafting of the strategic plan for the MFI.