Improving the Access of Women to
Formal Credit and Financial Institutions
Windows of Opportunity

The access of women to formal financial services is often restricted by high transaction costs for both lenders and borrowers and misperceptions about the credit and savings behaviour of women. Recently, a number of formal institutions have initiated steps to offer better access for women to credit in the Asia and Pacific region. This publication, through case studies of countries in the region, discusses problems related to the access of women to credit and offers remedial measures.

Book Information: Sales Number: E. 98.II.F.40 ISBN 92-1-119829-1 284pp. List price: $30.00 Special Academic Price: $14.00