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Towards a viable microfinance sector in Viet Nam : issues and challenges

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  • Thi Lan, Le.
  • Tran, Nhu-An.

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Focuses on semi-formal microfinance organizations. Provides recommendations regarding the legal and regulatory environment, access to capital, capacity building, etc.

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  • Thi Lan, Le. & Tran, Nhu-An., 2005. "Towards a viable microfinance sector in Viet Nam : issues and challenges," ILO Working Papers 993860003402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993860003402676
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    1. World Bank, 2003. "Vietnam Development Report 2004 : Poverty," World Bank Publications - Reports 14651, The World Bank Group.
    2. James Laurenceson & Hong Son Nghiem, "undated". "The nature of NGO microfinance in Vietnam and stakeholders� perceptions of effectiveness," EAERG Discussion Paper Series 0305, School of Economics, University of Queensland, Australia.
    3. Adam McCarty, 2001. "Microfinance in Vietnam - A Survey of Schemes and Issues," Finance 0110001, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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