Consultative Group to Assist thePoorest' (CGAP) 2009 Microfinance Investment Vehicles(MIVs) survey sheds light on the resilience of microfinanceinvestments. MIVs grew by 31 percent in 2008 and postedstrong returns on investments in the face of one of thetoughest financial crises in decades. However, overall MIVperformance may deteriorate in 2009 as the impact of adversemarket conditions, including increased credit risks, hits.The survey, for the first time, also reveals MIVs'efforts to include environment, social, and governance (ESG)considerations in their investment policies, due diligence,and monitoring.