The percentage of the target population living in households with access to basic services

Increase in the income levels and overall economic wellbeing of microfinance beneficiaries (against a baseline established prior to the intervention). Evidence of improved socio-economic conditions, increased income levels, and reduced poverty rates among program participants.

The percentage of the target population living above the international or national poverty line. Can be disaggregated by sex, age, urban/rural, employment status, etc.

Evidence of households having emergency funds or improved resilience to economic shocks.