Post-Conflict Microfinance: Assessment and Policy Notes for Iraq
In: Jena Economic Research Paper No. 2007-060
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This paper explores the potential of microfinance in post-conflict economies, and speci-fically examines policy considerations for the case of Iraq. It presents important condi-tions of the post-conflict economy, and examines three critical requirements for suc-cessful 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 sca-le, government mechanisms and support, and gender and religious contexts.
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In: IZA world of labor: evidence-based policy making
In: Journal of institutional and theoretical economics: JITE, Band 170, Heft 3, S. 427
ISSN: 1614-0559
In: Journal of institutional and theoretical economics: JITE, Band 170, Heft 3, S. 427-452
ISSN: 0932-4569
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In: Public Policy in an Entrepreneurial Economy, S. 281-293
Democratic capitalism has become the popular paradigm in the modern world, and it is spreading further through globalization. It is a model based on growth, expansion and constant innovation. However, it is accompanied by social problems which may worsen despite overall gains in wealth. In this paper, we suggest that democratic capitalist societies may benefit from the application of what has been a primarily American institution: Philanthropy. We present the Entrepreneurship-Philanthropy Cycle, which demonstrates the relationship between wealthy entrepreneurs, philanthropic contributions and economic opportunity. As a nonmarket and nonstate mechanism, philanthropy is unique in its structure and operations, and may offer the ideal approach to solving social problems. We suggest that both the internationalization of American foundations, and the growth of domestic philanthropy, can help developing countries offset social problems.
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