Abstract
What do randomized control trials (RCTs) tell us about the impact of microfinance? This article reports on presentations at a three-day conference in New York in October 2010, 'Microfinance Impact and Innovation Conference', which provided evidence from RCTs on the impact of micro-insurance, asset-transfer programmes, savings and other aspects of microfinance. The article also raises questions about control over research into microfinance impact and innovation, and how far findings can be generalized.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-29 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Enterprise Development and Microfinance |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Dec 2012 |
Keywords
- Asset-transfer programmes
- Consumer protection
- Credit-plus
- Microfinance Impact
- Microinsurance
- Randomized control trials
- Savings
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Development