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v. 1 : hard ISBN 9780415095440
Description
In two volumes these books review and expand the theory that poverty in the world's poorest regions could be alleviated by providing small loans to micro-entrepreneurs. Volume 1 provides detailed analysis of this theory and offers policy recommendations for practitioners in this field. Volume 2 presents empirical evidence drawn from comparative experiences in seven developing countries. The work assesses the success of this policy and provides some startling conclusions. This is essential reading for all those interested in development, poverty-reduction, social welfare and finance.
Table of Contents
Contents. Tables. Figures. Preface. 1. Why Development Finance Institutions Exist: Market Failure Versus Government Failure, 2. Why Credit Markets Fail the Poor, 3. Financial Performance and Sustainability: Role of 'Innovative Credit Institutions' in the Credit Market, 4. The Impact on Production and Technology, 5. Finance for the Poor: Impacts on Poverty, Vulnerability and Deprivation, 6. The Politics of Financial Intermediation for the Poor, 7. The Management of Financial Institutions for the Poor 8. Growth Versus Equity? 9. Conclusions. Bibliography.
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v. 1 : pbk ISBN 9780415124294
Description
In two volumes these books review and expand the theory that poverty in the world's poorest regions could be alleviated by providing small loans to micro-entrepreneurs. Volume 1 provides detailed analysis of this theory and offers policy recommendations for practitioners in this field. Volume 2 presents empirical evidence drawn from comparative experiences in seven developing countries. The work assesses the success of this policy and provides some startling conclusions. This is essential reading for all those interested in development, poverty-reduction, social welfare and finance.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Why Development Finance Institutions Exist: Market Failure Versus Government Failure. Chapter 2: Why Credit Markets Fail the Poor. Chapter 3: Financial Performance and Sustainability: Role of "Innovative Credit Institutions" in the Credit Market. Chapter 4: The Impact on Production and Technology. Chapter 5: Finance for the Poor: Impacts on Poverty, Vulnerability and Deprivation. Chapter 6: The Politics of Financial Intermediation for the Poor. Chapter 7: The Management of Financial Institutions for the Poor. Chapter 8: Growth Versus Equity? Chapter 9: Conclusions.
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v. 2 : hard ISBN 9780415124300
Description
Over the last decade, the theory that poverty in the world's poorest regions could be alleviated by providing small loans to micro-entrepreneurs has become increasingly popular. This volume examines the effectiveness of this theory when put into practice. The book presents empirical evidence drawn from comparative experiences in seven developing countries and produces some startling conclusions. This work should be essential reading for all those interested in development, poverty-reduction, social welfare and finance. Volume One provides a detailed analysis of this theory and offers policy recommendations for practitioners in the field.
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Preface. 10. Metamorphosis from NGO to Commercial Bank: The Case of Bancosol in Bolivia, 11. Financial Innovation in Indonesia: BKK, KURK and the BRI Unit DESAS, 12. Credit for the Poor in Bangladesh: The BRAC Rural Development Programme and the Government THANA Resource Development and Employment Programme, 13. Mutual Finance and the Poor: The Federation of Thrift and Credit Co-operatives (SANASA) in Sri Lanka, 14. India: The Regional Rural Banks, 15. Financing the JUA KALI Sector in Kenya, 16. Rural and Agricultural Credit in Malawi: A Study of the Malawi Mudzi Fund and the Smallholder Africultural Credit Administration, Bibliography
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v. 2 : pbk ISBN 9780415124317
Description
Over the last decade, the theory that poverty in the world's poorest regions could be alleviated by providing small loans to micro-entrepreneurs has become increasingly popular. This volume examines the effectiveness of this theory when put into practice. The book presents empirical evidence drawn from comparative experiences in seven developing countries and produces some startling conclusions. This work should be essential reading for all those interested in development, poverty-reduction, social welfare and finance. Volume One provides a detailed analysis of this theory and offers policy recommendations for practitioners in the field.
Table of Contents
Preface. 10. Metamorphosis from NGO to Commercial Bank: The Case of Bancosol in Bolivia, 11. Financial Innovation in Indonesia: BKK, KURK and the BRI Unit DESAS, 12. Credit for the Poor in Bangladesh: The BRAC Rural Development Programme and the Government THANA Resource Development and Employment Programme, 13. Mutual Finance and the Poor: The Federation of Thrift and Credit Co-operatives (SANASA) in Sri Lanka, 14. India: The Regional Rural Banks, 15. Financing the JUA KALI Sector in Kenya, 16. Rural and Agricultural Credit in Malawi: A Study of the Malawi Mudzi Fund and the Smallholder Africultural Credit Administration, Bibliography
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