Finance Against Poverty. Volume 2 / Hulme David, Paul Mosley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

David, Hulme, author.

Mosley, Paul, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Poverty--Developing countries.

Poverty.

Developing countries--Economic conditions.

Developing countries.

Developing countries--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 pages)

Other Title:

Finance Against Poverty

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Taylor & Francis, 1997.

Summary:

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.

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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