Implementing and evaluating microcredit in Bangladesh

Author(s)
Mallick, Ross
Editor(s)
Eade, Deborah
Publication date
2002-05-01
Subject
Approach and methodology
Gender
Keywords
Development methods
Gender-based violence
Development in Practice Journal
DiP
Country
Bangladesh

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Publisher(s)
Oxfam GB
Routledge
Journal
Development in Practice
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10546/130535
DOI
10.1080/09614520220127676
Document type
Journal article
Language
English
Description
Microcredit has been introduced to rural communities in Bangladesh as a means of economic and social development, but there are increasing doubts about its effectiveness and suggestions that it causes domestic abuse. A review of various studies indicates that microcredit can result in social disruption by exacerbating gender conflict. It is suggested that micro-level study is required before credit is introduced to local communities.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
Pages
11
ISSN
0961-4524
EISSN
1364-9213
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