### Question
How does the law define practitioner institution?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2152a*, **practitioner institution** is defined as:

> any institution that provides services, including microfinance, training, or business development services, for microentrepreneurs, or provides assistance to microenterprise institutions

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2152a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part I-Declaration of Policy; Development Assistance Authorizations**

