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Supporting women's livelihoods: microfinance that works for the majority

Divided in to six parts and downloadable in chapters, this technical resource guide is aimed at providing practical guidance for donors and practitioners involved in microfinance programs aimed at women. The guide is organised as follows:

1. Explains the rationale for taking gender considerations in to account in microfinance programs
2. Examines women's productive role and how microfinance can support this
3. Discusses the ways in which microfinance can enhance women's effectiveness as household risk managers
4. Highlights methods that have proven successful in enabling microfinance institutions to reach women clients
5. Reviews non-financial services that complement the benefits of microfinance lending
6. Considers the role that donors can play in supporting expansion, innovation and research in this field.

 

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