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Rural Development with Micro-finance

Offered By: State Bank of India via edX

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Course Description

Overview

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Rural Development with Microfinance course delves deep into the dynamics of microfinance and its role in rural development. It's more than just a course; it's a journey that will empower with knowledge, skills, and insights to make a positive impact on the lives of people in underserved rural areas.

Microfinance Fundamentals : Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices of microfinance, including the various financial tools, digital modes, role of fin-techs, government initiatives towards achieving rural development.

Rural Development Strategies: Learn about effective strategies for rural development, including financial literacy, how to design and implement microfinance programs that address the unique challenges and opportunities in rural areas considering ethical and social responsibilities associated with microfinance and ensuring that interventions have a positive and sustainable impact.

Process flow in Microfinance : learn about organisational framework in micro-finance institutions and process flow to deliver the financial services to the rural population.

Sustainable Impact: Discover how microfinance can contribute to poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and the overall achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


Syllabus

Module | Contents
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Introduction to Rural Development and Microfinance | Understanding Rural Context ____ Overview of Rural Communities Key Challenges in Rural Development Role of Microfinance in Rural Empowerment Microfinance Basics History and Evolution of Microfinance * Types of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) Microfinance Products and Services
Microfinance Models and Approaches | 1. P2P Models NBFCs 2. Digital Models. Fin-techs 3. Community-Based Models Self-Help Groups (SHGs) JLGs
Rural Development Strategies | Holistic Rural Development
Multi-Dimensional Approach __Rural Infrastructure Development Agriculture and Livelihood Enhancement Socio Economic Development __Microfinance Integration Linking Microfinance to Agriculture Microfinance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)____
Microfinance Policies and Impact /Achievements. | __ Policy and Regulatory Frameworks_ _Government Support for Microfinance Ethical Practices in Microfinance.
Measuring Microfinance Impact * Impact Assessment Tools Case Studies on Poverty Alleviation


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