### Question
How is the term microfinance network defined?


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

> an affiliated group of practitioner institutions that provides services to its members, including financing, technical assistance, and accreditation, for the purpose of promoting the financial sustainability and societal impact of microenterprise assistance

#### 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**

