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The George Washington University
Publication Date
Fall 2017
Abstract
This paper seeks to analyze the microfinance industry in Yaoundé, Cameroon through the lens of the microfinance institution UNICS. The main question guiding this study deals with whether or not the UNICS is encouraging a shift to the formal sector through their work with business people. Other questions relating to repayment rates and subsequently economic development also remain pertinent to the information found. In total, it is found that UNICS seeks to encourage formal sector growth through their work with businesspeople in the informal. Repayment rates however do not determine success of any aspect of a customer’s business or encouragement from institutions. Overall, while microfinance does contribute to socioeconomic growth, it is found that microfinance has deviated from its original goal of helping the poor and with the poor being left behind, it is to sustain real economic development.
Disciplines
African Languages and Societies | African Studies | Economic Policy | Economics | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Recommended Citation
Kellenberger, Leah, "Formalizing Through Finances: A Case Study with UNICS" (2017). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. 2682.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/2682
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African Languages and Societies Commons, African Studies Commons, Economic Policy Commons, Economics Commons, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Commons
Program Name
Cameroon: Social Pluralism and Development