Microcapitalists or Debt Prisoners? : Evaluating microfinance programs in Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Loading...
Authors
Raidma, Taavi.
Issue Date
2008
Type
Thesis.
Language
en_US
Keywords
Microcapitalism. , Limpopo (South Africa) -- Economic conditions. , Poor -- South Africa -- Limpopo. , Microfinance -- South Africa -- Limpopo. , Microlending. , Foundation for International Community Assistance. , Undergraduate research. , Undergraduate thesis. , College publications.
Alternative Title
Abstract
The thesis explores the evolution and effectiveness of financial intermediation in rural areas in terms of reducing poverty, focusing mostly on South African's Limpopo Province. An empirical study about the effectiveness of microlending in that region shows positive developments in the lives of the borrowers.
Description
i, 96 leaves : illustrations.
Includes bibliography: leaves 90-96.
Includes bibliography: leaves 90-96.
Citation
Publisher
Wheaton College ; Norton, Mass.