This brief proposes that the establishment of a nationwide system of community development banks (CDBs) would advance the capital development of the economy. The proposal is based on the notion that a critical function of the financial system is not being adequately performed by existing...

In view of the increased significance of agribusiness, the credit assessment of units in the sector has to be made essentially at different levels. In this connection the present credit availability is to be evaluated. Advances made to agribusiness are a part of agricultural advances, direct or...