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Microfinance and poverty reduction in Nigeria : a study of selected microfinance Institutions in Benin Metropolis South-South of Nigeria /

This book is an empirical study of how microfinance impacts on poverty reduction in Nigeria. The book examined conceptual issues in poverty and microfinance with focus on the nature and incidences of the poverty phenomenon, justification for the establishment and growth of microfinance in Nigeria. T...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Edegbe, Uyi Benjamin (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hamburg, Germany : Anchor Academic Publishing, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Microfinance and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria; Acknowledgements; TABLE OF CONTENTS; List of Abbreviations; LISTS OF TABLES; CHAPTER ONE: Introduction; 1.1 Background to The Study; 1.2 Statement of the Problem; 1.3 Objectives of the Study; 1.4 Definition of Key Concepts; 1.5 Significance of the Study; CHAPTER TWO: Conceptual Issues in Poverty; 2.1 Definition and Meaning of Poverty; 2.2 Measurement of Poverty; 2.3 Incidence of Poverty in Nigeria; 2.4 Poverty Reduction Strategies in Nigeria; CHAPTER THREE: Conceptual Issues in Microfinance; 3.1 General Overview of Microfinance/Microcredit Scheme
  • 3.2 Definition and Meaning of Microfinance3.3 Growth of Microfinance in Nigeria; 3.4 Justification for the Establishment of Microfinance Banks in Nigeria; 3.5 Empirical Literatures on Microfinance; 3.6 Theoretical Framework; CHAPTER FOUR: Research Methodology; 4.1 Research Design; 4.2 The Area of Study; 4.3 Population of Study; 4.4 Sample; 4.5 Sample Size; 4.6 Methods of Data Collection; 4.7 Data Analysis; CHAPTER FIVE: Data Analysis, Interpretation and Discussions of Results; 5.1 Question one: Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics of Microfinance Scheme Beneficiaries
  • 5.2 Question two: The Impact of Microfinance on the Living Standard and Wellbeing of the Beneficiaries5.3 Question three: The Policies, Regulatory and Supervisory Frameworks That Guide Microfinance Banks in Nigeria; 5.4 Question four: Problems/Challenges Hampering the Successful Implementation of the Microfinance Scheme; 5.5 Discussion of Results; CHAPTER SIX: Recommendation and Conclusion; 6.1 Recommendations; 6.2 Conclusion; REFERENCES; APPENDIX ONE Questionnaire Guide; APPENDIX TWO Interview Schedule for Managers/Directors of Micro Credit Outfits