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Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) is a statutory government body, created in 2006 by an Act of Parliament to monitor and supervise microfinance operations of non-government organizations. MRA is the licensing, monitoring and supervising authority of all non-government organizations (NGO-MFIs) engaged in microfinance activities in Bangladesh.

The objective of the 2010 International Conference is to share experience in the area of Microfinance regulations and related issues that impinge on the effectiveness of microfinance sector at global, regional and national levels.

Areas of discussion included: Global Practices in Microfinance Regulations; Resource Mobilization and Legal Issues; Rating and Supervision Issues of Microfinance Institutions; Ownership and Governance of Microfinance Institutions; and Regulatory Impact Assessment.