Essays about: "entrepreneurship and poverty reduction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words entrepreneurship and poverty reduction.

1. 1. Rural Member-Based Microfinance Institutions : A field study assessing the impacts of SACCOS and VICOBA in Babati district, Tanzania

   University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

   Author : Marie Ahlén; [2012]
   Keywords : community-based microfinance; microcredit; poverty reduction; obstacles; cooperative.;

   Abstract : Microfinance has spread rapidly since the 1970s and gained a lot of international attention. Advocates mean it is a good way to reduce poverty, but still there is no consensus within the research about the impacts of microfinance and its contribution to poverty reduction. READ MORE

3. 2. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ITS RELEVANCES FOR URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES IN VIETNAM

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Linh Thuy Pham; [2011]
   Keywords : Entrepreneurships; the government’s polices; the urban poor; housing accesses; Hanoi; Ho Chi Minh City; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : During the process of its socio-economic development, Vietnam has been achieving the remarkable successes in poverty reduction, and the economic growth that is recognized by the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the international communities. However, the fast industrialization and urbanization are attracting the increasing inflow of rural migrants to urban areas. READ MORE

4. 3. “The Impact of Female Entrepreneurship Concept under Social Development Project: Case study of Empowerment Project in Cambodia”

   University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

   Author : Rothsophal Nguon; [2009]
   Keywords : Cambodia; Change; Development; Empowerment Project; Female women Entrepreneurship; Gender; Standard of Living.;

   Abstract : Overview:  Civil wars have turned many aspects of Cambodia upside down: traditional norms and beliefs of a post-conflict society are at the forefront of the citizens of Cambodia’s mind, ahead of all current regulations and laws. The value of women has been reduced to traditional values in the current society. READ MORE

5. 4. THE ROLE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH : A CASE STUDY OF MATORI LGA IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Patrick Onuorah; [2009]
   Keywords : SME; SMEDAN; GDP; ANDFI; NIPC; DFI;

   Abstract : This study, the role of small and medium sized enterprises for economic growth, was undertaken to find out how SME sub-sector in Nigeria has performed and its impact on the economic growth of the country. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) is accepted globally as a tool for empowering the citizenry and economic growth. READ MORE

6. 5. Entrepreneurship and Microfinance-A tool for empowerment of poor-Case of Akhuwat, Pakistan

   University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

   Author : Zahid Mustafa; Nodirbek Ismailov; [2008]
   Keywords : Entrepreneurship; Islamic Microfinance; Microfinance; Social Entrepreneurship; Empowerment; Poverty Reduction; Sustainable Development in Pakistan;

   Abstract : Purpose: Our main purpose is to carry out a research on combining microfinance with entrepreneurship for poverty alleviation, empowerment of poor and sustainable development. Target group: Students, researchers in Microfinance field, MFI’s, NGO’s and Governmental structures. READ MORE