1. MICROFINANCE AND COMMON GOODS: A STUDY OF BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKS.
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HUDON, MAREK and MEYER, CAMILLE R.
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MICROFINANCE ,COMMUNITY development banks ,CORPORATE governance ,INDUSTRIAL management ,BUSINESS intelligence ,BANKING industry ,FINANCIAL services industry ,FINANCIAL planning industry ,FINANCIAL management - Abstract
The article presents research on the consideration of microfinance as common goods among the community development banks (CDB) in Brazil. The structure of CDBs is analyzed through the use of eight different design principles considering CDBs as microcredits. The study shows the significant effect of institutional monitoring and governance on the provision of suitable and inclusive services for the community members and the guarantee of efficient sustainability control. The management of microfinance institutions is also illustrated.
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- 2014
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