How Effective is a Self-Help Group Led Microfinance Programme in Empowering Women? Evidence from Rural India

Gagan Bihari Sahu · 2014 · Journal of Asian and African Studies

Summary. Self-Help Group microfinance programs in rural India show limited effectiveness at empowering women. Only 13.2% of participating women achieve empowerment overall. While longer membership increases economic and political empowerment, social empowerment remains unaffected. Economic gains alone do not translate into social or political advancement. The programs have potential but cannot drive broader social transformation.

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DOI

10.1177/0021909614548239

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

funding, entrepreneurship

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