Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781615209934)

In today's global society, microfinance affords lower income individuals the opportunity to improve their economic situation through a democratic, market-based process. Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges is the first book to systematically address technology's impact on microfinance. It discusses a wide variety of technology applications that will define the next generation of the microfinance movement and it addresses the tough questions surrounding technology in microfinance. For instance, what are the disadvantages of technology-enabled microfinance and what will it mean for the inclusiveness and empowerment of the service? This dynamic collection is a must-have for anyone interested in microfinance, whether you are a donor, lender, or investor.

Author: Arvind Ashta
ISBN-10: 161520993X
ISBN-13: 9781615209934
Publisher: Business Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2010
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.70lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2011 pg. 113