African finance in the 21st century / edited by Marc Quintyn and Geneviève Verdier.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Quintyn, Marc.

Verdier, Geneviève, 1973-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Finance--Africa, Sub-Saharan--Case studies.

Finance.

Sub-Saharan Africa.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xvii, 320 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan/International Monetary Fund, 2010.

Summary:

"With contributions by experts from official agencies in Africa, international financial institutions, the private sector, and academia, this book focuses on financial sector development in Sub-Saharan Africa and how institutions can play a more active role in economic development"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I Finance in Africa - Developments, Diagnosis and Determinants

The Finance-Growth Nexus: Theory, Evidence and Implications for Africa / S. Haber

Finance in Africa: A Diagnosis / P. Honohan

Developing a Sound Banking System / L. Kasekende

Financial Deepening in the CFA Franc Zone: Role of Institutions / D. Ghura, R. J. Singh, R. Kpodar

From Informal Finance to Formal Finance - Lessons from Linkage Efforts / E. Aryeetey, A. Pokuaa Fenny Fenny, A. Pokuaa

Stock Markets in Africa / L. Senbet, I. Otchere

Part II Finance in Africa - Policy Issues and Case Studies

Regulatory Frameworks in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ensuring Efficiency and Soundness / I. Lukonga, S. Kal Wajid Wajid, S. Kal

Building Supervisory Structures in Africa - An Analytical Framework / M. Quintyn, M. Taylor

Regional Financial Integration as an Engine for Financial Development / J. Wakeman-Linn, S. Wagh

Access to Finance in Africa - Consolidating the Positive Trends / J. Isern, E. Lahaye, A. Linthorst

Developing Credit Reporting in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges / N. Mylenko

Case Study on Microfinance Institutions in Madagascar: Policies for a Viable Sector / E. Andrianasolo

Financial Sector Development Program: the Case of Rwanda / C. Rusagara.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780230580503

0230580505

OCLC:

458738412