Comparative Development Experiences of Sub-Saharan Africa and East Asia


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Title first publishedin 2003. This comprehensive book focuses on the prevailing conditions in Asia and Africa under various macroeconomic and sectoral themes in order to provide in depth explanations for the divergent development experiences of the two regions. Seeking to go further than the simple comparison of policies, the book carefully examines the institutional context for policy implementation within which growth and development have proceeded in the regions.







A Bibliographical Survey of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations


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In many countries in Africa and Asia, rotating savings and credit associations underpin much of the economy. This survey covers the wide range of literature on these associations. Published with Centre for Cross-Cultural Research on Women.




Microfinance Handbook


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The purpose of the 'Microfinance Handbook' is to bring together in a single source guiding principles and tools that will promote sustainable microfinance and create viable institutions.




Crossing Borders


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Examines the issues and problems of Asian transmigration of interest to the international academic community as well as administrators, policy makers, government officials and officers of non-government organizations.




Money-Go-Rounds


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This unique volume of case studies, by an international group of experts, examines ROSCAs on a worldwide basis. It will be of interest to anyone concerned with anthropology, economics, women's issues and the welfare of less developed countries.