Microfinance Intervention in Poverty Reduction: A Study of Women Farmer-Entrepreneurs in Rural Ghana

Julius A. Nukpezah, Charles Blankson · 2017 · Journal of African Business

Summary. Microfinance programs combining credit provision with social intermediation successfully reduce poverty among rural women farmer-entrepreneurs in Ghana. Strong social networks and group relationships drive the scheme's effectiveness, improving credit access, business performance, and living standards. Poverty reduction programs in developing countries should integrate social and human development components into microfinancing policies.

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Nukpezah, J. A., & Blankson, C.. (2017). Microfinance Intervention in Poverty Reduction: A Study of Women Farmer-Entrepreneurs in Rural Ghana. Journal of African Business. https://doi.org/10.1080/15228916.2017.1336915

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DOI: 10.1080/15228916.2017.1336915
Countries: Ghana
Regions: Africa
Categories: funding, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28