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  1. 1. Microfinance - for better or worse? : A study on how microfinance impacts the livelihood of families with disabled children around Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Madeleine Ring; [2015]
    Keywords : Guatemala; Lake Atitlán; Disability; Poverty; Microfinance; Sustainable Livelihood Framework;

    Abstract : Most of the disabled people in the world live in poverty. In order to escape poverty, microfinance is said to be a solution. The Microfinance Institutions do not, however, incorporate everybody who is poor in their programs, which could be assumed. Disabled people and their families are a group which many times are not included in these programs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Empowerment of HIV-positive individuals - possible through microfinance? A Case Study Of Microfinance And HIV Affected Households In Tuan Giao District In Dien Bien Province, Vietnam

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Viktor Söderqvist; Huong Helena Nguyen; [2014]
    Keywords : stigma; microfinance; empowerment; HIV; households; discrimination; Vietnam; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The prevalence of HIV has caused adverse impacts on rural households, not least in the northern Vietnam where the problem has become a development issue. Despite a rapid economic growth leading to donor withdrawal, huge income disparities still exists. READ MORE

  4. 3. All inclusive microfinance : A study of the demand for Islamic microfinance in Malawi.

    University essay from Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Lars Eriksson; [2010]
    Keywords : MICROFINANCE; RELIGION; ISLAM; MALAWI; DISCRIMINATION; CREDIT CONSTRAINTS; mikrofinans; krediter;

    Abstract : Microfinance is the number one buzz word in the development sphere nowadays. The basic idea of microfinance is to make financial services available for those excluded from the conventional banking system. READ MORE

  5. 4. “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

  6. 5. Micro finance : barriers to the microfinance outreach for women in Pakistan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Waheed Rehman; [2007]
    Keywords : micro finance; out reach; gender discrimination; gender targeting;

    Abstract : This research provides an overview of micro finance industry in Pakistan. Micro Finance in Pakistan is at its initial stage. The organized micro finance activities started in 2001 as a result of Micro Finance ordinance 2001. The establishment of first micro finance bank of Pakistan is the result of this ordinance. READ MORE