Broad-based and inclusive financial systems significantly raise growth, alleviate poverty, and expand economic opportunity. Households, small enterprises, and t

"Beginning with key questions about clients of microfinance - Who are they? What financial services do they want? What is the impact of financial services on th

This book's prime audience is government policy-makers. It provides a policy framework for governments to increase micro, small and medium enterprises' access t

Access to financial services varies sharply around the world. In many developing countries less than half the population has an account with a financial institu

The second issue in a new series, Global Financial Development Report 2014 takes a step back and re-examines financial inclusion from the perspective of new glo