Delivering Microfinance in Developing Countries: Controversies and Policy Perspectives

2001193 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Nitin Bhatt · Institute of Economic Development

Abstract

The article reviews three major controversies in the microfinance field: vehicles, technologies, and performance assessments for financial service delivery. Then it proposes that these controversies be resolved by a perspective emphasizing institutional plurality and external and internal efficiencies for individual programs. Questions for further research are discussed in the conclusion.

Topics & Keywords

Microfinance and Financial Inclusion Innovation and Socioeconomic Development FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital Finance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Policy Studies Journal

Volume 29, Issue 2, pp. 319-333

DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-0072.2001.tb02095.x

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