Basel II Implementation in Low-Income Countries: Challenges and Effects on SME Development

Ricardo Gottschalk and Stephany Griffith-Jones

Chapter 5 in The Basel Capital Accords in Developing Countries, 2010, pp 75-96 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the implementation of Basel II in low-income countries (LIC).1 The aims are to assess the low-income countries’ views and concerns on Basel II, whether and how they intend to implement the new Basel Capital Accord, and the challenges they may face in doing so. The chapter in particular discusses the possible implications of Basel II implementation for competitiveness of LIC banking sectors and financial inclusion.

Keywords: Foreign Bank; Small Bank; Financial Innovation; Financial Inclusion; Home Regulator (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230276093_5

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