Publication: Microfinance in the Arab World : The Challenge of Financial Inclusion
Date
2010-06
ISSN
Published
2010-06
Author(s)
Akhtar, Shamshad
Pearce, Douglas
Abstract
Financial inclusion is about introducing
justice and equity in financial systems and focuses on: (i)
extending financial services to previously excluded
populations and micro-entrepreneurs; (ii) empowering the
poor and low income populations that have largely been
excluded from access to financial services; and (iii)
extending access through provision of holistic services
ranging from credit delivery to deposits, insurance and
pensions and other financial services.
Citation
“Akhtar, Shamshad; Pearce, Douglas. 2010. Microfinance in the Arab World : The Challenge of Financial Inclusion. MENA Knowledge and Learning Quick Notes Series; No. 25. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/92644cce-0684-5ce2-b399-b48a52da6ca4 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”