This study aims to reduce ambiguity in theoretical and empirical underpinning by
synthesizing various knowledge concepts through a systematic review of barriers and …

For most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, social protection is provided by formal and
informal actors. Focusing on women self-help groups as informal social protection actors …

Background The Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission is the implementing agency for
the NRLM in the state and embodies the principles and vision of NRLM while keeping in …

In rural India, poverty and unemployment constitute a vicious cycle. Unemployment is
caused by poverty, while poverty is caused by unemployment. The vast bulk of poverty …

Women play a crucial role in developing the economy, but their contribution has been
negatively affected by limited financial services access. The study investigated the role of …

The aim of the present study is to examine the impact of self-help group–bank linkage-led
microfinance programmes on income generation, employment creation, and …

The microfinance sector is all about making credit available to low-income households
through an array of institutional channels, encompassing scheduled commercial banks …

Rural women have long found entrepreneurial opportunities by way of associating with Self
Help Groups. Although the numbers are quite meagre, women are increasingly being driven …

Aims: The main objective of this paper is to examine the opinion of the direct stakeholders
(viz. Promoters, Donors, Financial Institutions and the Group members) whether the aspects …

This chapter determines the empowerment level of SHG women residing in North Bengal
and analyzes the evolution of public policies concerning this. Given the comparative …