Strategic Alliances To Scale Up Financial Services In Rural Areas

Author : Joselito S. Gallardo,Michael Goldberg,Mike Goldberg,Bikki K. Randhawa
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780821366042

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Strategic Alliances to Scale Up Financial Services in Rural Areas by Joselito S. Gallardo,Michael Goldberg,Mike Goldberg,Bikki K. Randhawa Pdf

"Business firms have employed strategic alliances with other firms to effectively manage costs, overcome resource and technology constraints, and enhance competitive position. The principle and practice of strategic alliances can be applied as well for productive and beneficial institutional collaborations in rural financial markets to expand the array of financial products and to scale up access of rural households and micro-businesses to financial services. Strategic alliances comprise a new theme in rural finance. The institutions in the study used strategic alliances to tap new capital resources, manage transaction costs, access banking technology and infrastructure and acquire new skills to provide an expanding array of financial services to wider markets. The authors carefully examine the experiences of selected rural finance institutions and their strategic allies or development partners in Guatemala, the Philippines, Ghana and India to draw out the main findings and share the lessons that may be gainfully applied in other country settings. The study addressed a number of key questions: - What motivated the rural finance institution to structure its alliance or partnership with a bank, commercial or development organization? - How are gains from and costs of alliances and partnerships shared between collaborating institutions? - What are the key elements that make partnerships or alliances successful, and which conditions lead to unproductive ones? - Which financial products and services are best introduced through strategic alliances?"

Author : Joselito S. Gallardo,Mike Goldberg,Bikki K. Randhawa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Financial institutions
ISBN : OCLC:896820213

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Strategic Alliances to Scale Up Financial Services in Rural Areas by Joselito S. Gallardo,Mike Goldberg,Bikki K. Randhawa Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821367032

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Expanding Bank Outreach Through Retail Partnerships by Anonim Pdf

"This paper explores the extent to which formal, regulated financial institutions such as banks have been able to partner with "correspondents"- commercial entities whose primary objective and business is other than the provision of financial services. The paper illustrates the case of Brazil, where banks recently have developed extensive networks of such correspondents. Such arrangements result in lower costs and shared risks for participating financial institutions, making these arrangements an attractive vehicle for outreach to the underserved. Correspondent banking requires an enabling environment to emerge, and poses some regulatory challenges and some increase in risk. While there are reasons why this model was particularly successful in Brazil, it may be replicable elsewhere if appropriate regulatory adjustments are undertaken."

Author : Maria E. Pagura
Publisher : Practical Action Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UCSC:32106019496014

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Expanding the Frontier in Rural Finance by Maria E. Pagura Pdf

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Author : Don Chandima Padmaperuma
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000851953

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Banking and Microfinance Institution Partnerships by Don Chandima Padmaperuma Pdf

This book examines partnerships between commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs). It demonstrates that when set up properly, these partnerships have the potential to develop and enhance the financial inclusion agenda, and further support sustainable development. MFIs provide access to finance predominantly for those who are poor but economically active, and therefore their expansion is imperative for inclusive economic development. However, MFIs are faced with enormous challenges. The book discusses how partnering with a commercial bank can meet these challenges and the process of interaction contributing to the enhancement of institutional robustness of MFIs. Through two distinct case studies, in Cambodia and Australia, the book discusses the motivations, objectives, and operational dynamics of a partnership, as well as the challenges, success factors, and potential benefits, from the increase in outreach and sustainability, to the transference of knowledge and potential for capacity building. Similarly, the partnering banks benefit in line with the intended objectives – commercial or social besides help embedding social consciousness and improving staff engagement. Concluding with elucidating the characteristics of a partnership model that can succeed across different global contexts, the book will interest a range of researchers and students across development economics, banking, finance, and sustainable development.

Author : David A. Chambers,Cynthia A. Vinson,Wynne E. Norton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780190647421

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Advancing the Science of Implementation Across the Cancer Continuum by David A. Chambers,Cynthia A. Vinson,Wynne E. Norton Pdf

While many effective interventions have been developed with the potential to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality from cancer, they are of no benefit to the health of populations if they cannot be delivered. In response to this challenge, Advancing the Science of Implementation across the Cancer Continuum provides an overview of research that can improve the delivery of evidence-based interventions in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship. Chapters explore the field of implementation science and its application to practice, a broad synthesis of relevant research and case studies illustrating each cancer-focused topic area, and emerging issues at the intersection of research and practice in cancer. Both comprehensive and accessible, this book is an ideal resource for researchers, clinical and public health practitioners, medical and public health students, and health policymakers.

Author : Urvi Bhatt
Publisher : Archers & Elevators Publishing House
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9789386501431

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Financial Inclusion And Performance Measurement On Banking Correspondent Services Of Lead Banks In North Gujarat by Urvi Bhatt Pdf

Author : Michael S. Barr,Anjali Kumar,Robert E. Litan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780815708407

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Building Inclusive Financial Systems by Michael S. Barr,Anjali Kumar,Robert E. Litan Pdf

Broad-based and inclusive financial systems significantly raise growth, alleviate poverty, and expand economic opportunity. Households, small enterprises, and the rural poor often have difficulty obtaining financial services for a multitude of reasons, including transaction costs, perceived risk, inadequate infrastructure, and information barriers. Yet many financial institutions are now making profitable inroads into underserved markets through formal banking, investment in equities, venture capital, postal banks, and microfinance. Access to Finance addresses the challenges of making financial systems more inclusive, emulating successful ventures in new markets, and utilizing technologies and government policies to support the expansion of financial access. The contributors examine many dimensions of financial access, including: • Measuring financial access • Understanding the impact of expanded access • Examining alternative institutional models • Exploring new technologies and information infrastructure • Evaluating government policies toward outreach.

Author : Karl Wohlmuth
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 9783825819668

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New Growth and Poverty Alleviation Strategies for Africa by Karl Wohlmuth Pdf

This Volume XIV analyses the New Growth and Poverty Alleviation Strategies for Africa. Institutional issues and perspectives in designing new growth and poverty alleviation strategies are considered in various case studies (Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Botswana and Tanzania). Other studies deal with institutional problems of resource-rich countries after conflict (Sudan), and with the institutions to enhance environmental protection parallel with economic growth and poverty reduction (Niger). Further studies deal with institutions to bridge the gap between formal and informal entrepreneurial sectors in Kenya and Tanzania. Local issues and perspectives for designing new growth and poverty alleviation strategies are considered in case studies on rural-urban development gaps in Tanzania, and on microfinance as an instrument for new growth and poverty alleviation strategies (Tanzania and Eritrea). A study on small farmers in Ghana provides information on the role they can play in value chains. Two studies on Nigeria highlight the local and the sub-regional health and poverty alleviation programmes and the relation to growth. Book Reviews and Book Notes on the theme are part of the volume. This Volume builds the foundation for a comprehensive strategy of policy reforms in Africa so as to integrate new growth and poverty alleviation strategies. Complementary to Volume XIV is Volume XIII on New Growth and Poverty Alleviation Strategies for Africa - International and Regional Perspectives. Both Volumes are of importance for all those who work in African countries as officials, executives, managers, researchers, and policy-makers, but also for all those who actively support Africa's development concerns at the international, regional, country, local and project levels. They will experience this Volume XIV and also the complementary Volume XIII as indispensable sources of insight, reference and inspiration.

Author : Patrick Honohan,Thorsten Beck
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821369104

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Making Finance Work for Africa by Patrick Honohan,Thorsten Beck Pdf

Drawing on its extensive experience in helping restructure and reform financial systems, the World Bank examines the state of African domestic financial systems in a global comparison. It identifies promising trends as well as pinpointing the major shortcomings that are observed across sub-Saharan Africa. Policy recommendations distinguish between those designed to make finance a more effective driver of economic growth and those designed to give low income, small-scale and other excluded groups better access to financial services.

Author : Sarah Tenney,Anne C. Salda
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780810878655

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Historical Dictionary of the World Bank by Sarah Tenney,Anne C. Salda Pdf

This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the World Bank shows the substantial progress the Bank has made, this mainly through the dictionary section with concise entries on its component institutions, related organizations, its achievements in various fields, some of the major projects and member countries, and its various presidents. The introduction explains how the Bank works while the chronology traces the major events over nearly 70 years. Meanwhile, the list of acronyms reminds us just who the main players are. And the bibliography directs readers to useful internal documentation and outside studies.

Author : Bert Ayers
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781329646834

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Bridging the Gap by Bert Ayers Pdf

Take a look at a critical transition in Albania's history. Bridging the Gap provides a glimpse into the country and provides a statistical analysis of two villages.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821374061

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The World Bank Research Program, 2005-2007 by Anonim Pdf

This pocket-sized reference on key environmental data for over 200 countries includes key indicators on agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, energy, emission and pollution, and water and sanitation. The volume helps establish a sound base of information to help set priorities and measure progress toward environmental sustainability goals.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : UCBK:C086432776

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Publications Catalog by World Bank Pdf

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264786455

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OECD Regional Development Studies Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland by OECD Pdf

The OECD report Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland analyses the potential of urban and rural territories for development and improved well-being. Urban and rural areas have different yet often complementary assets, and their better integration is important for socio-economic and environmental performance.