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Saving as a Path for Female Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Rural Peru

Marianne Daher, Antonia Rosati, Andrea Jaramillo · 2021 · Progress in Development Studies

Summary. Women's savings programs in Peru's Highlands empower female entrepreneurs more effectively than microcredit. The study found that savings interventions enable women to plan ahead, expand social networks, and start businesses while improving their economic, personal, and relational well-being. Savings programs deliver broader empowerment benefits beyond financial inclusion.

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Daher, M., Rosati, A., & Jaramillo, A.. (2021). Saving as a Path for Female Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Rural Peru. Progress in Development Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/14649934211035219

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DOI
10.1177/14649934211035219
Countries
Peru
Regions
South America
Categories
entrepreneurship, funding
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2026-04-28