Getting South African banks to serve micro-enterpreneurs: An analysis of policy options
Date
2000
Authors
Schoombee A.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
The lack of access to formal bank credit is one of the important problem faced by South African micro-enterpreneurs in the informal sector. Although the government has adressed this issue, private banks are still not interested in serving micro-enterprises. This article presents an analysis of the policies implemented by the government, as well as policies followed in other countries, to each a conclusions with regard to the path to follow for solving this problem.
Description
Keywords
banking, credit provision, entrepreneur, informal sector, microfinance, South Africa
Citation
Development Southern Africa
17
5
17
5