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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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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 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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Female Empowerment: Impact of a Commitment Savings Product in the Philippines

Would individually-held savings product leads to increase in female decision-making power?
Ashraf, N., Karlan, D. , Yin, W., Yale University
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From Microfinance to Macro Change: Integrating Health Education and Microfinance to Empower Women and Reduce Poverty

Is microfinance the best vehicle to educate poor women on reproductive health?
UNFPA , Microcredit Summit Campaign, Microcredit Summit Campaign
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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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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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Women and Microlending in Western Europe

What are the constraints to micro lending for women in Western Europe?
Underwood, T., European Microfinance Network
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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, Rural Livelihoods and Women's Empowerment in Uganda

How can microfinance facilitate women's empowerment?
Lakwo, A., African Studies Centre