An analysis on impact of microfinance programme on empowerment of women in India

Authors

  • Santosh Kumar Tripathi Acting Principal, Marwar Business School, Gorakhpur

Abstract

In an age of globalization and the increasing global disparity between rich and poor, the world has seen the rise of a new and celebrated poverty-fighting strategy in past decades. Microfinance organizations, by definition, provide financial services to poor entrepreneurs, most commonly small loans to help poor individuals start or grow small businesses. The importance of empowering women is very important for building healthier, better educated, more peaceful, and more prosperous societies. “Study after study has shown us that when women are fully empowered and engaged, all of the social benefits. “Only in this way can we successfully take on the enormous challenges confronting our world – from conflict resolution and peacebuilding and reaching all the other Millennium Development Goals.

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Published

2007-12-26

How to Cite

Tripathi, S. K. (2007). An analysis on impact of microfinance programme on empowerment of women in India. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 1(1), 1–5. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/10

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2007)

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Peer Review Articles
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