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Evaluation of the Loan Investment Fund Program - July 2002

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
   1. Purpose
   2. Method of Study
   3. Key Findings and Conclusions
   4. Study Recommendations

1. Introduction
   1. Purpose of Report
   2. Method of Study
   3. Report Outline
      
      
2. Description of Loan Investment Fund Program
   1. LIFP Objectives
   2. Purpose and Intent
   3. Types of Loan/Investment Fund Agreements
   4. Terms and Conditions of Loan/Investment Fund Agreements
   5. Description of Loans Approved
   6. Loan Approval Rates
   7. Loan Loss Rates
   8. Program Management
      
      
3. Survey Results
   1. Description of Survey Groups
   2. Relevance of LIFP Program
   3. Success of LIFP
   4. Cost Effectiveness/Suggested Program Modifications
      
      
4. Comparison With Other Programs
   1. Sources of Financing Available to SMEs in Western Canada
   2. Gaps in Financing for SMEs
   3. Sources of Business Advisory Services
   4. Need for Business Advisory Services
   5. Benefits of Business Advisory Services
   6. Comparison of Cost Effectiveness of LIFP
      
      
5. Summary

Appendix 1: List of Individuals Contacted