Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges

by Arvind Ashta

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781615209934
Publisher:	IGI Global
Publication date:	08/31/2010
Series:	Premier Reference Source
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.10(d)