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TitreMaccroeconomic Challenges of Microfinance
AuteurSebastian Dullien
ThèmeFinancial Sector Development
Date de publication2011
ÉditeurEconomic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Nombre de pages04 pages
LangueEnglish
Couverture géographiqueAfrica, Uganda
Mots clésMacroenomic, Microfinance, Interest rates, Investment
RésuméMicrofinance has been one of the boom sectors in development cooperation over the past years. At times, it was almost seen as a panacea for development. After a number of large-scale projects had failed over the 1960s and 1970s, microfinance was seen to have a number of advantages over traditional approaches of official development aid: First, as funds were disbursed at a decentralized level, political economy problems of planning and implementing projects centrally should be avoided. Second, as a microcredit is to be seen different from a grant, but has to be repaid, it was assumed to motivate people who had remained mostly passive to take the initiative themselves. Third, as a market-based instrument, it was hoped to create entrepreneurial spirit in the population which might trigger a sustained increase in economic activity.
Détenteur du copyrightEconomic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
Copyright URLhttp://www.eprc.or.ug
Taille du fichier824518 MB
Format du fichierPDF
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