### Question
What is the definition of practitioner institution?


### Answer
The definition of **practitioner institution** is as follows in *22 U.S.C. § 2214a*:

> a not-for-profit entity, a financial intermediary, an information and communications technology firm with a mobile money platform, a village and savings loan group, or any other entity that provides financial or business development services authorized under section 252 that benefits micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise clients

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2214a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part II-Other Programs > subpart vi-development assistance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises > Division D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

