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Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

This paper addresses the key issues behind improving women's access to credit in South Africa
IFC, FinMark Trust , Department of Trade and Industry, Government of South Africa, FinMark Trust , Government of South Africa
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Tap and Reposition Youth (TRY): Providing Social Support, Savings and Microcredit Opportunities for Young Women in Areas with High HIV Prevalence

Providing credit, savings and social support services to vulnerable women in the slums of Nairobi
Erulkar, A., Bruce, J., Dondo, A., Sebstad, J., Matheka, J., Khan, A. , Gathuku, A., Population Council
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Microfinance and Gender Equality: Are We Getting There?

This paper examines whether microfinance is achieving its potential for empowering women
Mutalima, I., Christian Enterprise Trust of Zambia (CETZAM)
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Utilization of Microcredit by the Female Community: A Case Study of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan)

A study of the contribution of a rural credit program to women's empowerment
Lodhi, T., Luqman, M., Javed, A. , Asif, M., Friends Science Publishers
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Tap and Reposition Youth (TRY) Program: Providing Social Support, Savings, and Microcredit Opportunities to Adolescent Girls at Risk for HIV/AIDS in Kenya

How can microfinance reach out to adolescent girls at risk for HIV/AIDS?
Hall, J., Dondo, A. , Sebstad, J., Population Council
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Influencing Girls' Lives: Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Livelihoods Skill Building Intervention in Gujarat

Evaluating effectiveness of a livelihood skills building program
Population Council , SEWA, Indian Academy for Self-Employed Women
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Microfinance Engagements of the 'Graduated' TUP Members

What drives ultra-poor womens' engagement in microfinance?
Sulaiman, M., Matin, I., Siddiquee, M., Barua, P., Alarakhaia, S. , Iyer, V., BRAC , Aga Khan Foundation Canada
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Spending, Saving and Borrowing: Perceptions and Experiences of Girls in Gujarat

This paper studies savings patterns, including barriers and control over savings in Gujarat, India
Kalyanwala, S. , Sebstad, J., Population Council
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Microfinance, Rural Livelihoods and Women's Empowerment in Uganda

How can microfinance facilitate women's empowerment?
Lakwo, A., African Studies Centre
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Women and Microlending in Western Europe

What are the constraints to micro lending for women in Western Europe?
Underwood, T., European Microfinance Network