Burra, Neera; Ranadive, Joy Deshmukh; Murthy, Ranjani K Eds.
Micro-credit, poverty and empowerment: linking the triad
- New Delhi Sage 2005
- 369 p. 21 cm ; Pbk
Rs.395/- This book Gratis: received from the Publisher
Two persistent problems that affect a significant portion of Indian women are poverty and violation of their human rights. In recent years, micro-credit has come to be viewed as a vital tool to ameliorate both conditions. However, there are few studies in the Indian context which test the validity of the assumption that there is a linear link between micro-credit, poverty reduction and womens̀ empowerment. This important and thought provoking volume brings together revealing case studies of micro-credit interventions made by six non-governmental and quasi-governmental bodies in five states.
978-0761933662
Microfinance Non-governmental organizations Women--Economic conditions Women in development