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Microfinancial Institutions as Agents of Improvement of Women's Economic Position in North Western Cameroon

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: Cameroonian women are vital to the economic well being of their families and communities. This Research Note explores some of the barriers that face them in getting access to credit and also to the work of the Community Unit Trust in overcoming some of the problems. The study described in this Note demonstrates the connections between access to credit and improved education and health opportunities for women.

Source: Atlantis Critical Studies in Gender Culture & Social Justice

Author: Lotsmart Fonjong

Institution: University of Buea

Language: English

Topic: Microfinance and Financial Inclusion

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, No poverty, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W88124607

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Cites: 5

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10