TY - BOOK AU - Wright,Graham A.N. TI - Microfinance systems: designing quality financial services for the poor SN - 1856497879 (cased) AV - HG178.3 .W74 1999 U1 - 332.2 21 PY - 2000/// CY - Dhaka PB - University Press, a KW - Microfinance KW - Financial services industry KW - Poor N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-276) and index; TOC; 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; Economics; Economics N2 - 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 UR - https://www.worldcat.org/title/microfinance-systems-designing-quality-financial-services-for-the-poor/oclc/468584390&referer=brief_results ER -