The integration of good governance into microcredit intends to improve its
program design, implementation strategies and processes. However, support services
are actually necessary so as to simultaneously attain the desired social equity and
financial viability objectives. The program should be orchestrated within a
comprehensive and integrated approach to poverty reduction and rural development.
The good governance of microcredit requires multiple organizational partnerships
among the different government agencies, business sector and the civil society. Most
importantly, the financial and technical support programs of the international donor
community are absolutely necessary in the light of Philippine economic and fiscal
challenges.