Summary:

* Addresses key issues related to bringing microfinance into the
commercial realm* Written by prominent practitioners and scholars
from a variety of organizationsWhile many microfinance organizations
started as NGOs, there is now a growing movement for them to
transform into regulated, for-profit entities. Concurrently,
commercial banks, credit unions, and specialized investors are also
entering the market. The Commercialization of Microfinance
synthesizes case studies from Latin America and beyond, delving into
the trends and challenges of converting microfinance institutions
into commercial entities. Prepared by ACCION, this book will be
essential reading for anyone interested in understanding how the
world of microfinance is changing, and how that world affects the
broader processes of development.

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Dewey Class: 332 -- Financial economics

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Physical Description: 6.0"x9.1"x0.9"; 1.3 lb; 336 pages
Edition Info: Hardcover; 2002-07

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