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| characteristics of rural financial markets: Rural Financial Markets in Developing Countries Von Pischke, J. D., Dale W. Adams, Gordon Donald, 1983 Until recently the use of agricultural credit as a developmental tool seemed clear and straightforward. Most concerned people believed that increases in the volume of cheap credit were necessary to boost agricultural production, and that the rural poor could be brought into the mainstream of development through supervised credit programs. It seemed that certain ideal types of rural credit institutions offered the promise of meeting farmers' credit needs, and that experience in the industrialized countries with cooperatives and specialized agricultural finance institutions could be effectively transplanted to low-income countries. This collection of readings highlights facets of rural financial markets that have often been neglected in discussions of agricultural credit in developing countries. It moves beyond a narrow concern with the simple provision of credit to a broad consideration of the performance of rural financial markets and of ways to improve the quality and range of financial services for low-income farmers. It reflects new thinking on the design, administration, evaluation and policy framework of rural finance and credit programs in developing countries. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: The Influence of Financial Relations on Sustaining Rural Livelihood in Sudan Gihan Adam Abdalla, 2013 This book started with a vision to portray Sudanese rural livelihood and question whether microfinance is able to sustain rural living. The village of Al Dagag, in the North Kordofan state of Sudan, was chosen to be the research case study. However, further questions arose due to using the inductive methodology of Grounded Theory. Throughout the entire research process, different categories emerged from the data, which conceptualize the perspective of the rural people on livelihood, microfinance, and financial institutions. The path to remodel the livelihood approach led to including new determinants. (Series: Spectrum. Berlin Series on Society, Economy and Policy in Developing Countries / Spektrum. Berliner Reihe zu Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Politik in Entwicklungslandern - Vol. 108) |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Deregulation and the Structure of Rural Financial Markets Daniel L. Milkove, Patrick J. Sullivan, 1990 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Rural Financial Markets in Asia Richard L. Meyer, Geetha Nagarajan, Asian Development Bank, 2000 Rural Financial Markets in Asia: Paradigms, Policies and Performance specifically examines the commercialization of the rural economy and the provision and use of rural financial services since the 1970s. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Rural Finance Jacob Yaron, McDonald P. Benjamin, Gerda L. Piprek, 1997 An Overview of the Traditional Approach. Polices for Improving Rural Financial Intermediation. An Overview of Rural Financial Institutions. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Development of Rural Financial Markets to Sub-Saharan Africa Sabapathy Thillairajah, 1994 World Bank Environment Paper 6. Here is a holistic approach to analyzing the environmental impact of various power systems. Unlike standard impact studies that begin at the project level, this method calls for environmental assessments that start at the planning stage of a national framework for energy policymaking. The framework would take into account the energy needs of Sri Lanka's total economy. It also would make it easier to incorporate environmental goals into power sector decisionmaking at the critical investment stage. Sri Lanka's development options for the power sector are reviewed in detail. Topics include alternative ways to assess the economic value of a power plant's impact on biodiversity, human health, and air and water pollution. The study also assesses which energy planning options work best and recommends ways in which the Ceylon Electricity Board can improve its environmental policies. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Rural Financial Markets Research in Progress , 1993 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Development Economics for Developing Economies Ephraim Matanda, Hlupeko Dube, Munyaradzi Mawere, Misheck Diza, 2024-11-17 This book offers a fresh perspective on development economics, specifically tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities facing developing economies. Drawing on the historical experiences of now-developed nations, it explores how emerging economies, particularly in Africa, can finance their development, reduce reliance on external aid, modernise infrastructure, and alleviate poverty. The book emphasizes the crucial interplay between development economics and finance, advocating for a synergistic approach to achieve efficient and effective growth. Recognising the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of modern research, it champions a hybrid approach that merges economic and financial perspectives, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of development challenges. This book’s unique contribution lies in its integrated presentation of development economics and finance within a single, cohesive framework. By bridging these two critical fields, it provides valuable insights into contemporary research trends and their practical applications across diverse disciplines and global contexts. More than just a textbook, it serves as a catalyst for debate on multidisciplinary approaches to development, equipping students and practitioners with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of economic growth in the developing world. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Handbook of Agricultural Economics Robert E. Evenson, Prabhu Pingali, 2007-06-28 Volume 3 of this series of the Handbooks in Economics follows on from the previous two volumes by focusing on the fundamental concepts of agricultural economics. The first part of the volume examines the developments in human resources and technology mastery. The second part follows on by considering the processes and impact of invention and innovation in this field. The effects of market forces are examined in the third part, and the volume concludes by analysing the economics of our changing natural resources, including the past effects of climate change.Overall this volume forms a comprehensive and accessible survey of the field of agricultural economics and is recommended reading for anyone with an interest, either academic or professional, in this area.*Part of the renown Handbooks in Economics series*Contributors are leaders of their areas*International in scope and comprehensive in coverage |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Risk Aversion, Rural Financial Markets and the Demand For Crop Insurance , |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Design Issues in Rural Finance Orlando J. Sacay, Bikki K. Randhawa, 1995-01-01 World Bank Discussion Paper No. 291. Discusses the major issues associated with transforming and improving payment systems in emerging market economies. Economic activity requires a system of payments to facilitate trade and exchange between consumers and suppliers of products and services. This paper looks at the differences between payment systems in centrally planned and market economies. The authors examine both short- and long-term methods of improving payment systems. Distinctions between the various payment instruments are made, and the roles of country size, banking structure, and institutional framework are discussed. An appendix provides a summary checklist of information needed to plan adequately for changes in payment systems. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Regulatory, Efficiency, and Management Issues Affecting Rural Financial Markets Eddy L. LaDue, Sandra Allen, 1993 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: The Triangle of Microfinance Manfred Zeller, Richard L. Meyer, 2002-01-01 Since the 1980s when the microfinance revolution began, much has been accomplished, but the field became more refined in the 1990s as a result of shifts in paradigms, strategies, and development practices. This volume addresses the three policy objectives that now occupy those who wish to use credit as a development tool: financial sustainability of microfinance institutions, outreach to the poor, and welfare impact. Inevitable tradeoffs exist among these objectives, and the book advances an analytical framework that assists students of and experts in microfinance to identify the tradeoffs and synergies at the institutional level and in the policy environment. The book features a wealth of empirical data and innovative analytical studies, and critically discusses the role of public support for microfinance institutions (MFIs) in light of the social costs and benefits generated by such financial systems. The book is organized into five parts. The first discusses the demand for and access to financial services by the poor, emphasizing that demand-oriented, pro-poor financial services are crucial in reaching the poor. The second is concerned with two of the criteria used to evaluate MFIsoutreach and financial sustainability. The third features innovative econometric studies seeking to evaluate the impact of MFIs at the household level. The fourth looks at the role of both public- and private-sector institutions in developing sustainable financial systems. And the fifth summarizes implications for policy and research. Given the lack of sound, empirical literature on microfinance, this volume is sure to advance knowledge and research methodology in the field. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Financial Sector Assessment World Bank, International Monetary Fund, 2005-09-29 In the wake of the financial crises of the late 1990s, there was a surge of interest in the systematic assessment of financial sectors, with a view to identifying vulnerabilities and evaluating the sector's developmental needs. Consequently, there has been an increased demand from financial sector authorities in many countries for information on key issues and sound practices in the assessment of financial systems and the appropriate design of policy responses. In response, Financial Sector Assessmsnet presents a general analytical framework and broad guidance on approaches, methodologies and key techniques for assessing the stability and development needs of financial systems. It synthesizes current global sound practices in financial sector assessment. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Reform, Transformation and Growth Jun Zhang, 2024-07-19 This book aims to present the observation and Interpretation for China’s economic growth since Reform and Opening-up from a Chinese economist’s view. The book is divided into 5 sections, including the research of traditional socialist economic structure, China’s transformation from planned economy to market economy, reform of Chinese industrial economy, economic growth and political economy. Key topics are covered over the past 40 years including strategies for economic transformation, dual-track pricing, industrial transformation and enterprise reform, capital formation and economic growth, structural changes and productivity growth, macroeconomics, fiscal relations between central and local governments, and the political economy of growth. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: China in the Global Economy Rural Finance and Credit Infrastructure in China OECD, 2004-04-23 This publication presents the proceedings of a conference that took stock of achievements China has made in agricultural finance and credit infrastructure and discussed how China could best address future challenges in this area. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Small Farmer Credit United States. Agency for International Development, 1973 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Explaining Agricultural and Agrarian Policies in Developing Countries Hans P. Binswanger, Hans P. Binswanger-Mkhize, Klaus W. Deininger, 1997 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Institutional Finance for Agricultural Development Bhupat Maganlal Desai, 1993 Agricultural and rural credit in the developing countries. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Agricultural Development Policy Roger D. Norton, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2004-01-01 Agricultural Development Policy: Concepts and Experiencesm, prepared under the aegis of the Policy Assistance Division of FAO, presents a fresh and comprehensive look at agricultural development policy. It provides a clear, systematic review of important classes of policy issues in developing countries and discusses the emerging international consensus on viable approaches to the issues. Topics covered include agriculture's role in economic development, objectives and instruments of agricultural policy, linkages between macroeconomic and agricultural policies, sectoral policies related to agricultural prices, the role of government in the sector, gender issues in agriculture, policies for the rural poor, land tenure policies, water management, agricultural finance policies, and agricultural technology development and dissemination. This book is suitable for use in university courses in agricultural and economic development, international development, natural resource management, and specialized topics in agriculture, and it serves as a valuable reference tool for policy makers and other professionals and researchers in the field of international agricultural development. (A co-publication with John Wiley &Sons, Ltd, UK) |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Credit in Rural America , 1997 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Agricultural Development Policy Roger D. Norton, 2005-08-05 Prepared under the aegis of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this text presents a fresh and comprehensive look at agricultural development policy. It provides a clear, systematic review of important classes of policy issues in developing countries and discusses the emerging international consensus on viable approaches to the issues. The text is unique in its coverage and depth and it: Summarises hundreds of references on agricultural development policies Cites policy experiences and applied studies in more than 70 countries Provides guidance for policy makers giving examples of successes and failures Reviews issues related to the formulation of strategies and the requirements for making them successful Develops the conceptual foundations and illustrates policies that have worked, and some that have not, with explanations Topics covered include agriculture’s role in economic development, the objectives and strategies of agricultural policy, linkages between macroeconomic and agricultural policy, policies for the agricultural financial system and agricultural technology development. Upper level undergraduates taking courses in Economic Development and International Development and graduates taking courses in Agricultural Development, International and Economic Development, Natural Resource Management and specialised topics in agriculture will find this text of great interest. It also serves as a reference for professionals and researchers in the field of International Development. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Office of Thrift Supervision Journal , 1990 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Rural Finance for Food Security for the Poor Manfred Zeller, Gertrud Schrieder, Joachim von Braun, Franz Heidhues, 1997-01-01 A broader role for rural finance for food security. The saving and borrowing behavior of the food-insecure poor. Innovative rural finance for the poor: a food security perspective. Conclusions for research and policy. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: The 2013 International Conference on Management and Information Technology Alice Peng, 2013-11-20 The aims of CMIT2013 are to provide a platform for researchers, educators, engineers, and government officials involved in the general areas of management and Information Technology to disseminate their latest research results and exchange views on the fu ture research directions of these fields, to exchange management and information technology and integrate of their practice, application of the academic ideas, improve the academic depth of information technology and its application, provide an internation al communication platform for educational technology and scientific research for the world's universities, business intelligence engineering field experts, professionals, and business executives. The CMIT 2013 tends to collect the latest research results an d applications on management and information technology . It includes a selection of 125 papers from 781 papers submitted to the conference from universities and industries all over the world. All of accepted papers were subjected to strict peerreviewing b y two to four expert referees. The papers have been selected for this volume because of quality and the relevance to the conference. The conference is designed to stimulate the young minds including Research Scholars, Academicians, and Practitioners to co ntribute their ideas, thoughts and nobility in these two disciplines. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Access to Finance Asian Development Bank, 2015-01-01 The People's Republic of China (PRC) has adopted a more market-oriented approach by promoting rural microfinance, pursuing bottom-up innovations such as group lending, various forms of guarantees, new financial products based on purchase orders and insurance policies, and better incentives for agriculture funding from financial institutions. In 2009, the PRC sought the assistance of the Asian Development Bank to study how to optimize policy choices in rural finance using both top-down and bottom-up approaches. This report presents the findings of that rural microfinance study, including valuable lessons learned from several pilot microlending programs conducted in selected provinces in the PRC. It then analyzes outstanding issues in the country's rural and microfinance markets that need to be addressed more vigorously. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Proceedings , 1997 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: A. I. D. Spring Review of Small Farmer Credit United States. Agency for International Development, 1973 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Expanding the Frontier in Rural Finance Maria E. Pagura, 2008 Conroy and Iketut Budastra 9 Self-reliance vs. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Fair Trade Alex Nicholls, Charlotte Opal, 2005-07-12 Looking at the strategic future for Fair Trade, this work presents concise histories of different Fair Trade organizations, revealing case studies and useful data analysis. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Economic Research Service, ... Plan of Work United States. Department of Agriculture, 1984 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: The Growth of Market Relations in Post-Reform Rural China Hiroshi Sato, 2003-08-27 This book, based on in-depth field research at the local level, assesses the different factors that are contributing to the transition to a market economy and the growth of networks in rural China. It analyses the different socio-economic actors - peasant households, out-migrants, family businesses and peasant entrepreneurs, uses the key concept of markets as a nexus of social networks, and identifies three different kinds of 'social capital' - human capital, political capital/status, and network capital. This book demonstrates the importance of socio-political networks and highlights significant regional differences. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: China in the Global Economy Agricultural Policies in China after WTO Accession OECD, 2002-09-12 This book presents the proceedings of an OECD conference reflecting on how China can best manage its reform process under WTO integration. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Financial Markets, Credit Constraints, and Investment in Rural Romania Rodrigo Chaves, 2001 This study evaluates the performance of financial markets in rural areas of Romania based on the 1998 rural household, rural enterprise, and financial intermediary surveys, along with other official statistical data for 1997. It presents empirical evidence indicating that constrained access to credit markets negatively influences the investment behavior of households and enterprises. The report recommends a detailed government strategy to correct the observed shortcomings of rural financial markets and identifies new challenges that are likely to appear. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: The Political Economy of Risk and Choice in Senegal John Waterbury, 2005-08-12 First Published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: ICEMME 2022 Nikolaos Freris, Qinghai Li, Harsh Kumar, 2023-02-15 It is our great pleasure to have you at the 2022 4th International Conference on Economic Management and Model Engineering (ICEMME 2022), which was held in Nanjing, China from November 18th to 20th (virtual event). It is an international forum for academic communications between experts and scholars in the fields of economic management and model engineering. The main objective of ICEMME 2022 is to provide a platform to deliberate latest developments and future directions in the fields of economic management and model engineering. The conference provided opportunities for the delegates to exchange research ideas and scientific information, and established business or research relations for all participants to find global partners for future collaboration. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Clean Energy Transition and Load Capacity Factors: Environmental Sustainability Assessment through Advanced Statistical Methods Zeeshan Fareed, Farrukh Shahzad, Solomon Prince Nathaniel, 2023-09-07 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Agricultural Finance Review , 2005 |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Microfinance In Asia Christopher E C Gan, Gilbert V Nartea, 2017-03-27 Lack of credit access is severe in low income and poor families that are normally considered to have fewer opportunities to borrow from banks due to insufficient valuable assets for collateral. These low-income households face limited opportunity to acquire new technology and working capital for agricultural production and thus tend to fall behind. As a result, providing access to finance to low-income rural households has been considered an important component of any rural development strategy. Microfinance programmes, in particular, have been gradually embedded in national strategies of many developing countries as they are poverty-focused. They aim to facilitate the access to financial services such as credit for the poor who are usually disadvantaged in terms of access to conventional financial services from formal financial institutions. The objective of this book is to provide an overview of microfinance programmes in Asia focusing in particular on the determinants of the accessibility of rural households to microcredit. The book studies seven Asian countries such as China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Bangladesh with two specific case studies. |
| characteristics of rural financial markets: Interstate Banking and Branching United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation, and Deposit Insurance, 1993 |
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