This book brings together empirical evidences and theoretical perspectives to provide a comprehensive overview of the microfinance sector in India. The essays in the volume:
focus on the application of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions in microfinance institutions to strengthen the savings movement and widen credit access to the poor and marginalized sections of society;
present case studies on self-help group (SHG) movements, federations and SHG-Bank Linkage programmes;
propose measures for strengthening regulatory and governance structures of the microfinance sector; and
identify linkages between overall financial inclusion and the contribution of microfinance institutions (MFIs).
The volume will be indispensable for scholars and researchers of microeconomics, South Asian economics and development economics as well as professionals and aspirants in the microfinance, rural banking and financial inclusion sectors.
Edited by:
Jayadev M., Diatha Krishna Sundar Imprint: Routledge India Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 650g ISBN:9781138665705 ISBN 10: 1138665703 Pages: 244 Publication Date:31 May 2016 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Jayadev M. is Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Diatha Krishna Sundar is Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Karnataka, India.