The demand for risk-managing financial services in low-income communities : evidence from Zambia

2001
Page count
117
pages
Description

Based on a survey of 275 clients of a microfinance institution (MFI) in Lusaka. Analyses the economic stresses to which low-income entrepreneurs are vulnerable, examines their coping strategies and assesses the potential demand for microinsurance and other risk-managing financial services such as savings and emergency loans. Discusses the implications for MFIs.

Publisher
The ILO's Social Finance Programme
Publish date
Authors
C. Churchill
L. Manje
Language of publication
English
Region/Country
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country
Zambia
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