Post-conflict Microfinance: Assessment and Policy Notes for Iraq

Sameeksha Desai ()

No 2007-060, Jena Economics Research Papers from Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Abstract: This paper explores the potential of microfinance in post-conflict economies, and specifically examines policy considerations for the case of Iraq. It presents important conditions of the post-conflict economy, and examines three critical requirements for successful microfinance operations, as outlined by the Microenterprises Best Practices Project. Political stability, economic demand and population stability are evaluated in the case of Iraq. Several other considerations are also addressed, including matters of scale, government mechanisms and support, and gender and religious contexts.

Keywords: microfinance; Iraq; postconflict; political stability; population stability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O1 O5 P2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007-09-12
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