Microfinanzas: Un análisis de experiencias y alternativas de regulacion

Delfiner, Miguel; Pailhé, Cristina and Perón, Silvana (2006): Microfinanzas: Un análisis de experiencias y alternativas de regulacion. Published in: Central Bank of Argentina (April 2006)

Abstract

During last years there has been an increasing interest about the study of microfinance phenomena as long as the activity has been developing in several countries. There has been an important literature body regarding the different topics related to this theme. This paper focuses on the analysis of experiences of microfinance institutions (MFI) in different countries and the different regulatory approaches suggested for MFI, with the aim of reaching policy conclusions.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: Spanish
• Keywords: Microfinance; experiencies; prudential regulation
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G21 - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages

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