Africa is home to some of the poorest and vulnerable populations in the world. The ten poorest countries in the world are in Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa is the r

"This book offers great insight into theoretical, policy-oriented and practical ways to address some of the challenges of using microfinance for sustainable dev

Drawing on its extensive experience in helping restructure and reform financial systems, the World Bank examines the state of African domestic financial systems

A major source of financing for the poor and no longer a niche industry Over the past four decades, microfinance—the provision of loans, savings, and insuranc

* First book to link housing and microfinance * Presents international and US experience As the premier book to provide a comprehensive overview of housing micr