International Conference on Eurasian Economies

17-18 September 2013 – St. Petersburg, RUSSIA

Paper detail

Paper ID : 710
Status : Paper published
Language : English
Topic : Growth and Development
Presenter: Dr. Heiko Fritz
Session : 4A Growth & Development

Poverty Alleviation and Microfinance in post-Soviet Central Asia
Poverty Alleviation and Microfinance in post-Soviet Central Asia

• Dr. Heiko Fritz (Linnaeus University Växjö, Sweden)

Abstract

Microfinance has played an important role in poverty alleviation throughout the developing world. Though some Central Asian countries are blessed with abundant natural resources, uneven income distribution and poverty are prevalent. Microfinance, however, has not been much in the public discussion in the region. The aim of this paper is to take stock of microfinance in Central Asia; to review recent developments in the context of the global development in the sector; to assess the regulatory and supervisory environment; and to identify untapped potential with respect to the future development of the industry.

JEL codes: O17, O57, G21

Fritz, Heiko (2013). "Poverty Alleviation and Microfinance in post-Soviet Central Asia" in Proceedings of International Conference of Eurasian Economies 2013, pp.100-108, St. Petersburg, RUSSIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36880/C04.00710

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Session 4A: Growth & Development