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Fourth Ghana Economic Update : Enhancing Financial Inclusion
World Bank Group - 2019
Ghana's real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded in 2018, albeit at a slower rate than in 2017; the expansion was spurred by the mineral component of the industry sector. The government sustained its fiscal consolidation efforts in 2018 despite challenges. The current account deficit narrowed...
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Finance for Growth : Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Financing
World Bank Group - 2019
This report provides an overview of the demand and supply side of MSME finance as well as certain aspects of the enabling environment. A detailed analysis of the financial sector infrastructure for MSME financing and the secured transactions framework was outside of the scope of this report but...
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Credit Reporting Knowledge Guide 2019
World Bank Group - 2019
Access to finance is an essential component of economic development and job creation. A host of studies have shown a positive correlation between financial development and economic growth. Access to finance is also critical for larger corporations and conglomerates, which, given their size,...
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How to Address Unique Risks in Agriculture Credit Guarantee Schemes : Lessons Learned from Credit Guarantees for Agriculture
World Bank Group - 2019
What are the key success factors for the agriculture credit guarantee schemes (CGS)? Are there any design features and interventions to minimize the risk? This paper tries to draw some lessons learned specific to agriculture CGSs based on some case studies in developing countries, and aims to...
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Distributed Ledger Technology and Secured Transactions : Note 1. Collateral Registry, Secured Transactions Law and Practice
World Bank Group - 2020
those engaged in secured transactions where DLT plays some role, such as a loan applicant proposing to use as collateral her …
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Albania Credit Guarantee Scheme Assessment
World Bank Group - 2020
characterized by high informality (especially in agriculture), limited availability of collateral, and low levels of financial … immovable collateral. Improving access to finance for MSMEs in the country must be tackled in a holistic and strategic manner …
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Secured Transactions Systems and Collateral Registries
World Bank Group - 2010
as collateral. Chapter one contains a brief discussion of the economic rationale for modern secured transactions systems …
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The Legal and Regulatory Framework for Microfinance in Iraq
World Bank Group - 2014
Over the past few years, Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Iraq have emerged as credible sources of financing for low …-income households and entrepreneurs, both underserved by conventional banks. Microfinance services in Iraq, however, are still nascent … currently obstructed by regulatory hurdles. This diagnostic report aims to present and assess the current microfinance landscape …
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Understanding Market-Based Solutions and Access to Finance Options for Clean-Cooking Technologies in Bangladesh
World Bank Group - 2021
The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) has been active in Bangladesh since 2012. In 2013, they convened stakeholder consultations to develop and launch the Bangladesh Country Action Plan for Clean Cookstoves (CAP) led by the Power Division of the government's Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral...
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Enhancing Access to Finance for EAC Women Cross-Border Traders
World Bank Group - 2021
This report was commissioned by the World Bank Group's (WBG) financial inclusion support framework program, with financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and with technical support from the East African Business Council...
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