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The Impact of Microfinance on Rural Economic Growth: The Nigerian Experience

E. Chuke Nwude, Kenneth Chikezie Anyalechi · 2018 · RePEc: Research Papers in Economics

Summary. Microfinance banking in Nigeria from 2000 to 2015 failed to boost agricultural productivity but successfully increased rural savings. The study recommends that government invest in rural infrastructure to attract microfinance institutions, encourage relationship-based lending to farmers, and diversify farm resources to mitigate climate-related risks and improve overall rural economic growth.

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Nwude, E. C., & Anyalechi, K. C.. (2018). The Impact of Microfinance on Rural Economic Growth: The Nigerian Experience. RePEc: Research Papers in Economics.

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Countries
Nigeria
Regions
Africa
Categories
funding, food-systems, climate-and-environment
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2026-04-28