This document outlines the topics to be covered in a microfinance course, including an introduction, historical overview, developments in the field, theoretical frameworks, different sectors in the financial system, strategies against poverty, relevant institutions and legislation. Key references on microfinance concepts and history are also provided.
4. to - Provide the concepts and the
theoretical framework of Microfinance.
- Provide students with techniques and
tools necessary enough to evaluate Micro
projects.
5. Topic
1Introduction and Course Outline.
2Historical Overview.
3Most important recent developments.
4A renew of the theoretical reflection.
5Diversity of forms-The Banking sector.
6. 6 The intermediary sector.
7 The Structure of the Financial Sector.
8 Autonomy and synergy of financial and
non-financial initiatives.
9 Competitive and Complementary in
Financial Sector.
10 Micro finances and the Strategies
against poverty.
7. 11The environment of the financial system.
12Micro Finance Institutions
13Microfinance Legislations.
14Review.
8. Kandarp Patel, and Sweta Patel, May 2010,
LAP Lambert Academic publishing (ships from
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