Essays about: "micro-finance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word micro-finance.

  1. 1. The sources and dynamics of technological change in cassava farming in Ghana

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Chekhros Kilichova; [2023]
    Keywords : Ghana; cassava; technology adoption; agricultural transformation; farm size; agricultural extension service; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Farm size expansion in some countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including in Ghana, is a recent phenomenon, and is indicative of the agricultural transformation process taking place in the region. Technology use and adoption level is an integral and complex part of this process, which is studied in relation to the expanding farm sizes and agricultural transformation in this study. READ MORE

  3. 2. The economic and social role of married women in the agricultural production system in the region of Muea–Cameroon

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Fomu Agnes Takamo; [2019]
    Keywords : economic role; social role; agricultural production system; married women; gender relation; Cameroon;

    Abstract : Married women play a vital economic and social role in the agricultural production system in Cameroon. These women are mostly involved in food crop production. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investment and Development Impact of Microfinance Institutions : A case study of Ghana

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Yaw Francis Eduonu Duah; Eleanor Neequaye; Emmanuel Annan Kissedu; [2012]
    Keywords : Microfinance; Micro Finance Institutions; Micro and Small-Scale Enterprise; Investment; Development; Poverty. ;

    Abstract : This study with its two-fold objectives undertakes a descriptive analysis of how Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) have evolved into its multi-tiered state in Ghana and how their development has impacted other stakeholders in Ghana’s economy especially Micro and Small-Scale Enterprises (MSEs). Additionally, this study undertakes an empirical and exploratory case study to investigate how MFIs in Ghana are influencing access to finance by MSEs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Maintaining Competitiveness Through Strategic Alliances : Case Study of Equity Bank Kenya

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Gloria Adero; Jun Liu; [2011]
    Keywords : Strategic Alliances; Cooperation; Strategic Alliances Formation and Management; Partner Selection; Cross-Industry Cooperation;

    Abstract : Background: The Kenyan financial sector has recently been growing at high rate due to the inclusion of individuals who previously were unable access banking services. This has led to a competitive situation where banks and micro finance institutions are searching for ways to manage in this competitive sector. READ MORE

  6. 5. Credit market segmentation in rural areas : a case study in Phu Thuong Commune, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien Hue Province

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Thi Thanh Huong Nguyen; [2011]
    Keywords : micro-finance; market segmentation; rural credit; Vietnam; credit markets;

    Abstract : Segmentation of the rural credit markets is present in various countries in the world but remain only partially understood. This thesis contributes to filling this gap. READ MORE