Author(s)
Rahman Khan, MahmudaEditor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
1999-08-01Keywords
Development methodsFinance
Microfinance
Gender mainstreaming
Development in Practice Journal
DiP
Country
Bangladesh
Metadata
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Development in PracticeDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
Microfinance programmes are increasingly popular in Bangladesh, and are especially renowned for the excellent repayment performance of women borrowers. This article examines the loan-use pattern of women involved in wage employment and the benefits they gain from such loans. It also explores the effects of wage employment on gender relations. Women wage-earners are found to value paid work more than they value credit. It is thus argued that more employment opportunities should be created for women as these would help to promote economic and social empowerment.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>Pages
13Status
For public use – can be shared outside OxfamISSN
0961-4524EISSN
1364-9213ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/09614529952909