Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation in Ethiopia

This report outlines findings from a study of access to finance and microfinance regulation in Ethiopia

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
30 June 2015
Country:
Ethiopia
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Economic Growth
Authors:
Brown, A, Mackie, P, Smith, A, Gascoyn, B, GebreEgziabher, T

Abstract

This report outlines findings from a study of access to finance and microfinance regulation in Ethiopia. The research examines the challenges faced by micro-enterprises and informal-economy businesses working in growth sectors of the economy, and their requirements for strengthening access to finance and consumer protection.

This work is part of the “Inclusive Growth: Improving Microfinance Regulation to Support Growth and Innovation in Micro-enterprise” Project

Citation

Alison Brown, Peter Mackie, Alastair Smith, Ben Gascoyn, Tegegne GebreEgziabher (2015) Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation in Ethiopia. Cardiff School of Geography and Planning

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