Micro Credit Sans Empowerment - Quick-fix approaches to poverty alleviation

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Category : Bulletin (Quarterly Journal) Volume XIV, January - March, 1999

Language : English

Producer and Publisher : SEARCH, Bangalore

Author : Not available

Price : Rs. 100/-

Available from : SEARCH, 219/26, 6th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560 011.
                            Tel : (080) 6344226/6635361 Fax : 6635361

Thematic focus : A regularly published bulletin, compiles experiences, case studies and issues in form of articles/paper written by eminent experts from India and abroad. It aims to disseminate information and share ideas and views relevant to development themes. This issue covers case studies and critical issues on micro finance and SHGs.

Type of material : Journal : published quarterly on different development themes like women in development, NGO management, Panchayati Raj, etc.

Target group : All development organisations and individuals, excellent compilation and coverage on development issues and practices.

Critique of material : This issue encompasses multi dimensional issues on micro credit focusing on NGOs interventions and women empowerment. It shares views and experiences on micro credit-trends and pitfalls, NGOs dilemmas and raises issues "Is micro credit heading towards a macro mass ?" It tries to identify gaps between theories and practices, and different perceptions of goals between policy makers and implementors.

Recommendation on effective use : Useful to keep oneself abreast of issues and development practices at national and international level. Good reading material.