This conference report (electronically published in April 2010) provides a unique overview of the development of microfinance as a tool for promoting financial inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region. It brings together insights of experts from government and private sectors, who gathered to assess the extent to which microfinance has developed and to map out a regional strategy based on public-private sector partnership.

1. Introduction
2. Microfinance as a Tool for Financial Inclusion: Its Evolution and Current Situation
3. The Policy and Regulatory Environment for Microfinance in Asia-Pacific Emerging Markets
4 The Role of APEC in Promoting Financial Inclusion Using Microfinance
5. Conclusions and Recommendations