### Question
How is the term microenterprise institution defined?


### Answer
The term **microenterprise institution** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2214a* as the following:

> a not-for-profit entity that provides services, including microfinance, training, or business development services, for microenterprise clients in foreign countries

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2214a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part II-Other Programs > subpart vi-microenterprise development assistance > Division D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

