Studies the role and functioning of mobile bankers (" tontiniers"). Includes a case study of a credit and savings association founded in 1971 in Cotonou and called "Operation 71".

Based on a synthesis of research in seven countries, considers how rural saving can be mobilised through co-operative type institutions to reinforce rural development in different politico-economic environments.

Passe en revue les caractéristiques des activités des "tontiniers".

Based on a synthesis of research in seven countries, considers how rural saving can be mobilised through co-operative type institutions to reinforce rural development in different politico-economic environments.