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Migrant worker remittances, micro-finance and the informal economy : prospects and issues
Puri, Shivani; Ritzema, Tineke - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 1999
. Explores policy measures to attract remittances and to influence their domestic uses, highlighting the role of microfinance in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010965943
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Synergies through linkages : who benefits from linking finance and business development services?
Sievers, Merten; Vandenberg, Paul - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2004
Explores how finance and business development services for micro and small enterprises can be linked without jeopardizing the effectiveness of each service. Reviews examples of linked provision, examines the main costs and benefits for the actors involved and proposes a six-part typology of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010966176
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Microfinance and child labour
Blume, Jonas; Breyer, Julika - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2011
Aims to assess the role of microfinance as an instrument in combating child labour. Reviews the economic literature … drawing on empirical evidence of the impact of microfinance on poverty, income stability, overall household wellbeing and the … demand for child labour taking a comprehensive perspective on microfinance which includes loans for consumption, savings …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010966658
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Micro-finance and the empowerment of women : a review of the key issues
Mayoux, Linda - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2000
Reviews the evidence about the link between access to microfinance and women's empowerment. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010966858
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Poverty reduction through small enterprises : emerging consensus, unresolved issues and ILO activities
Vandenberg, Paul - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2006
Discusses small enterprise development and private sector development as key methods for alleviating poverty.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010967403
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Le microcrédit professionnel en France : quels effets sur l'emploi ?
Balkenhol, Bernd; Guézennec, Camille; Lainé, … - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2013
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011212590
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Huóng tói môt ngành tài chính vi mô tu vũng ỏ Viêt Nam : các vân dê dăt ra và nhũng thách thúc
Le, Lan Thi; Tran, Nhu-An - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2005
Focuses on semi-formal microfinance organizations. Provides recommendations regarding the legal and regulatory …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011212591
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Gia nhâp môt thi truòng mói : các ngân hàng thuong mai và cho vay dôi vói doanh nghiêp nhỏ và siêu nhỏ ỏ Viêt Nam
Lan, Le; Tran, Nhu-An - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2005
Based on a questionnaire survey of 30 banks and related financial institutions in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Identifies the credit demand by micro and small enterprises versus the lending supply by banks and credit or donor institutions. Recommends provision of appropriate training...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011186490
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Entering a new market : commercial banks and small/micro enterprise lending in Vietnam
Le, Mai Lan; Tran, Nhu An - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2004
Based on a questionnaire survey of 30 banks and related financial institutions in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. Identifies the credit demand by micro and small enterprises versus the lending supply by banks and credit or donor institutions. Recommends provision of appropriate training...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011186508
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Informal micro-finance schemes : the case of funeral insurance in South Africa
Roth, Jimmy - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2000
Based on a study carried out in the Grahamstown township, examines means available for obtaining the cash required to finance a funeral. Compares and evaluates four types of funeral insurance providers: formal assistance insurers, formal friendly societies and informal non-profit and for-profit...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010965789