{"product_id":"the-microfinance-impact-routledge-studies-in-development-economics","title":"The Microfinance Impact (Routledge Studies in Development Economics)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ranjula Bali Swain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Routledge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781138808379\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27-04-2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinancial Inclusion and Microfinance: The Impact of the Self Help Group Bank Linkage Programme in India\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eRanjula Bali Swain\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a thorough scientific analysis of \u003cstrong\u003eIndia’s Self Help Group Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has been instrumental in improving the living conditions of marginalized groups. With a special focus on the \u003cstrong\u003eeconomic and social impact\u003c\/strong\u003e of microfinance, the book explores how the \u003cstrong\u003eSelf Help Group (SHG)\u003c\/strong\u003e model, in partnership with the \u003cstrong\u003eNational Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)\u003c\/strong\u003e, has successfully empowered \u003cstrong\u003epoor households\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially women, across rural India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book investigates a wide array of topics, such as the \u003cstrong\u003estructure of the SBLP\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erural financial sector challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eimpact assessment methodologies\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides empirical results that demonstrate how participation in \u003cstrong\u003eSHGs\u003c\/strong\u003e has significantly reduced the vulnerability of members, particularly those in \u003cstrong\u003eNGO-linked SHGs\u003c\/strong\u003e or in villages with better infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial emphasis is placed on the \u003cstrong\u003eempowerment of women\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eeconomic and social benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e of microfinance. The results clearly show a significant increase in female empowerment through \u003cstrong\u003egreater autonomy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eenhanced decision-making power\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esocial attitude shifts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Furthermore, the \u003cstrong\u003erole of training\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly \u003cstrong\u003ebusiness training\u003c\/strong\u003e, is examined to show its positive influence on \u003cstrong\u003easset accumulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, although its impact on income is less pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book bridges the gap between \u003cstrong\u003eacademics and practitioners\u003c\/strong\u003e by not only presenting theoretical issues but also offering practical insights drawn from \u003cstrong\u003enew impact assessment methodologies\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will be valuable for \u003cstrong\u003estudents\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eresearchers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edevelopment practitioners\u003c\/strong\u003e in fields such as \u003cstrong\u003eeconomics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esociology\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epublic policy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edevelopment studies\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive work stands as a significant contribution to the understanding of \u003cstrong\u003emicrofinance\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cstrong\u003erole in reducing poverty\u003c\/strong\u003e and fostering \u003cstrong\u003eeconomic independence\u003c\/strong\u003e in rural India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49965770375472,"sku":"Sarat_9781138808379","price":3676.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/routledge-book-default-title-the-microfinance-impact-routledge-studies-in-development-economics-41351935852848.jpg?v=1775960855","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-microfinance-impact-routledge-studies-in-development-economics","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}