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Microfinance for Bankers and Investors: Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges of the Market at the Bottom of the Pyramid

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Excellent book. Great presentation of the several alternatives and initiatives that are taking place on microfinance around the world. A special feature of the book is the practical view of the themes it develops, certainly because of the author's experience in the field (Accion Internacional).
Good purchase for students and researchers of microfinance issues.

Microlending isn't just a feel-good concept, writes Elisabeth Rhyne in this thorough study of the microfinance industry. It's also an untapped source of both profits and social progress. A veteran of the microfinance field, Rhyne persuasively argues that making loans of a few hundred dollars can be a viable business model. While she's a proponent of microlending, Rhyne doesn't ignore the business's risks and pitfalls. Instead, she serves up detailed advice for analyzing the market and avoiding failures. Rhyne deftly sprinkles real-world examples of borrowers and lenders into her study. getAbstract recommends her book to entrepreneurs seeking opportunities to make money from - and extend a hand to - the globe's billions of poor people.