Essays about: "Development Finance Institutions"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the words Development Finance Institutions.

  1. 21. The Development of FinTech in Nairobi: Contributions to Financial Inclusion and Barriers to Growth

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jack Van Cooten; Joshua Blythin-Hammond; [2017]
    Keywords : FinTech; disruptive innovation; financial inclusion; emerging markets; finance; technology; entrepreneurship; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This in-depth study explores: why Nairobi has developed into a renowned FinTech hub; what the barriers are to further growth for FinTech companies; and how FinTech is perceived to be contributing to the broadening of Financial Inclusion. Our findings our that Nairobi has emerged as a Financial Technology (FinTech) hub due to the pioneering success of M-Pesa, the inadequacy of incumbent financial institutions and Kenya’s conducive business and regulatory environment. READ MORE

  3. 22. Does financial sector development have an effect on economic growth? : A study of sub-saharan africa

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Frida Stringberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Financial sector development; economic growth; Sub-Saharan Africa; financial institutions; financial markets; banking sector;

    Abstract : The role of the financial sector in helping an economy grow has been the subject of debate for a long time. Recently, however, consensus has been reached, through empirical evidence, showing the importance of financial sector development in achieving economic growth (ADB, 2009). READ MORE

  4. 23. Development and Determinants of Credit Interest Rates of Microfinance Institutions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Christian Weigert; [2017]
    Keywords : Microfinance; Microcredit Supply; Interest Rates; Financial Development;

    Abstract : As millions of poor borrowers rely on microcredit products to finance various aspects of their lives, the price of such products cannot be rated important enough. This study analyzes the development and determinants of credit interest rates of microfinance institutions globally between 2005 and 2014. READ MORE

  5. 24. Avoiding the innovation valley of death : Private sector commercialization of publicly funded research

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Tom Lindström; Stefan Silver; [2017]
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    Abstract : The Swedish Government annually distributes billions of SEK on different agencies, councils, and institutions with instructions to finance research initiatives that promote public benefit and Swedish competitiveness internationally. The expectations are that these initiatives are picked up by the private sector as soon as the research starts showing results and in this way reach all branches of society. READ MORE

  6. 25. Mobile Technology and Access to Financial Services in Karamoja, Uganda

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

    Author : Tom Albin Tveitan Käppi; [2016-10-26]
    Keywords : Financial inclusion; mobile financial services; urban; rural;

    Abstract : Access to financial services for the rural poor around the world has become a large development issue, recognized by institutions such as the UN and the World Bank. Having access to financial services such as savings accounts and cheap money transfers has proven to improve the economy of households as well as their ability to cope with emergencies and different kinds of shocks. READ MORE