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Microfinance and poverty reduction in rural Nigeria

Osaore Aideyan · 2009 · Aisberg (University of Bergamo)

Summary. A survey of 281 rural Nigerian households demonstrates that access to microfinance programs delivers measurable social and economic benefits compared to households without access. The study provides empirical evidence supporting microfinance as a poverty reduction tool in rural Africa, with findings applicable to program evaluation across the continent.

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Aideyan, O.. (2009). Microfinance and poverty reduction in rural Nigeria. Aisberg (University of Bergamo). https://doi.org/10.13122/sand_27438

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DOI
10.13122/sand_27438
Countries
Nigeria
Regions
Africa
Categories
funding, policy
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2026-04-28