Microfinance and Poverty

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Date issued
Nov 2002
Subject
Population Statistic;
Citizen Security and Crime Prevention;
Poverty;
Social Development
Category
Discussion Papers
This presentation was commissioned by the Poverty Reduction and Social Protection Network of the Regional Policy Dialogue for the IV Hemispheric Meeting celebrated on November 11th and 12th, 2002. Increases in incomes and investment in assets. Reduction of vulnerability: increased ability of the poor to cope with shocks and economic stress events. Improved personal financial management.