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Microfinance systems :

Wright, Graham A. N., 1960-

Microfinance systems : designing quality financial services for the poor / Graham A.N. Wright. - Dhaka : University Press, a c2000. - xix, 283 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-276) and index.

Introduction and Overview Section 1: "What Are We Trying To Do ? In Theory"1. "MicroFinance: The Solution or A Problem ?2. Optimising Systems for Clients and the Institution3. "Savings: Services for the Clients or Capital for the Institution ?"4. "Replicating MicroFinance Systems: Are Blue-Prints Enough ?" Section 2: "So What Do We Do ? In Practice"1. "The Principles of MicroFinance" 2. "Beyond Basic Credit and Savings: Developing New Financial Service Products for the Poor"Section 3: How Has It Been Done ? Case Studies1. "Central Cordillera Agricultural Programme: System Design Process - In Progress" 2. BURO, Tangail: Systems and Services Under DevelopmentConclusionReferences TOC

A guide to key issues in micro-finance. It examines: how far micro-finance can contribute to reducing poverty, enhancing women's status and improving the lives of the poor; the role of savings; how to recruit and maintain high-quality clients; and how to replicate successful systems.



1856497879 (cased) 1856497887 (limp)

99052392


Microfinance.
Financial services industry.
Poor.

HG178.3 / .W74 1999

332.2 / WRM 2000