Microfinance, Livelihoods and Poverty Reduction in Ghana

This book evaluates the role of microfinance in the creation of livelihoods for poverty reduction in Ghana's Northern Savannah region, analyzing the current microfinance landscape and financial services. It explores the impact of access to microfinance on livelihood diversification, asset accumulation patterns, and welfare outcomes, and presents the microfinance livelisystem framework (MFL). It is useful for students and scholars of Development Studies, Development Finance, Poverty and Inequality Studies, Rural Development, and Sustainable Finance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book assesses the critical role of microfinance in constructing livelihoods and reducing poverty in the Northern Savannah of Ghana. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the current microfinance landscape and financial services in the region. By examining the key factors for designing effective microfinance products and services, the book aims to enhance the sustainability of microfinance service providers and increase their outreach. The chapters explore the impact of microfinance on livelihood diversification, asset accumulation patterns, and welfare outcomes. Additionally, the book delves into the role of microfinance as an anti-poverty tool and presents innovative theoretical frameworks and models, such as the microfinance livelihood system framework (MFL). This unique framework integrates microfinance into national and international financial and economic ecosystems, highlighting the interrelationships between different institutions involved in livelihood construction.

The book is of immense value to students and scholars of Development Studies, Development Finance, Poverty and Inequality Studies, Rural Development, and Sustainable Finance. It offers valuable insights and perspectives on the role of microfinance in promoting sustainable development and reducing poverty in diverse contexts.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of microfinance and its potential to create positive social and economic change.

Weight: 748g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032332628