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Rural Financial Markets: An Overview

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  • Spio, Kojo
  • Groenewald, Jan A.

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The paper seeks to present an in depth overview of rural financial markets in developing countries. Attention is given to the role of financial markets in the development process, approaches to rural finance in developing countries, and formal and informal financial markets. The pro and cons of the various financial markets were also considered.

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  • Spio, Kojo & Groenewald, Jan A., 1997. "Rural Financial Markets: An Overview," Agrekon, Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), vol. 36(2), pages 1-18, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:agreko:54911
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.54911
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