Essays about: "microfinance and rural development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words microfinance and rural development.

  1. 1. Investigating Monga : seasonal food insecurity and adaptation strategies in the northern region of Bangladesh

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

    Author : Md Ariful Islam; [2021]
    Keywords : seasonal food insecurity; poverty; migration; microfinance;

    Abstract : Food insecurity and poverty are interlinked and the main reason for migration in poor households from the northern part of Bangladesh. Individuals from poor households migrate in the hope of improving self-well-being and for their families. Monga-seasonal food insecurity is a multi-dimensional issue in the northern region of Bangladesh. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of social networks in supporting micro and small entrepreneurship in Malawi

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

    Author : James Kumdana; [2020]
    Keywords : social networks; entreprenuership; bank Nkhonde; social capital; youth; Kinship networks;

    Abstract : In rural Malawi, the youth do not have access to credit and adequate entrepreneurship training. Despite alienation from Microfinance institutions, there are many Micro and Small Enterprises operating in the rural informal sector. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring Multidimensional Poverty and Microfinance Programmes Impact: Poverty Alleviation In Rural Bangladesh.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Stella Amoateng Asante; [2018]
    Keywords : HMP; microfinance; microfinance loans; multidimensional poverty; poverty alleviation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper examines multidimensional poverty and the effectiveness of microfinance loans in alleviating it using household survey panel data on Bangladesh. Microfinance is an innovative method to financial development of the poor, yet controversial. READ MORE

  5. 4. Empowered rural women cooperatives : a sustainable strategy for rural development and change in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

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

    Author : Nnenna Christiana Okafor; [2016]
    Keywords : rural women association; microfinance; rural development; empowerment; Niger Delta region;

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  6. 5. 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