| Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges Contributor(s): Ashta, Arvind (Editor) |
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ISBN: 161520993X ISBN-13: 9781615209934 Publisher: Business Science Reference OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Desktop Applications - Personal Finance Applications - Business & Economics | Accounting - Financial |
| Dewey: 332 |
| LCCN: 2009052754 |
| Series: Premier Reference Source |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 8.6" W x 11.1" (2.70 lbs) 400 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In today's global society, microfinance affords lower income individuals the opportunity to improve their economic situation through a democratic, market-based process. Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges is the first book to systematically address technology's impact on microfinance. It discusses a wide variety of technology applications that will define the next generation of the microfinance movement and it addresses the tough questions surrounding technology in microfinance. For instance, what are the disadvantages of technology-enabled microfinance and what will it mean for the inclusiveness and empowerment of the service? This dynamic collection is a must-have for anyone interested in microfinance, whether you are a donor, lender, or investor. |