Agnes Olatokunbo Martins

The Impact of Microfinance

Poverty Reduction and Financial Inclusion in the Global South

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book argues that microfinance plays a crucial role in achieving financial inclusion, significantly enhancing economic welfare, and reducing poverty in developing countries. It highlights the necessity to rigorously address issues such as mission drift, macroeconomic stability, governance, regulatory frameworks, and enforcement.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• ISBN-13: 9781041128298
• ISBN-10: 1041128290
• Artikelnr.: 74435789

Autorenporträt

Agnes Olatokunbo Martins, Ph.D., is a distinguished financial sector expert and transformative leader with over three decades of experience in shaping Nigeria's financial system.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Figures. List of Tables. About the Author. 1 Introduction. 2
Financial Development, Regulation, and Inclusion. 3 A Literary Appraisal of
the Impact of Microfinance. 4 Measuring Microfinance Impact: A
Comprehensive Approach. 5 Evaluating the Multifaceted Effects of
Microfinance on Poverty Alleviation. 6 The Impact of Microfinance and
Economic Shocks on Households: Microlevel Evidence from Nigeria. 7
Microfinance and Its Role in Poverty Reduction: A Comparative Analysis. 8
Wrap-up and Key Takeaways. Appendix I: Geographic Regions, Countries, and
Economic Classes. Appendix II: Number of Microfinance Institutions in Each
Country. Appendix III: Detailed Methodological Equations. Appendix IV:
Poverty Scorecard. Appendix V: Household Items. Appendix VI: Impact of
Economic Shocks on Microfinance Industry Resilience. Index.