Financing pro-poor entrepreneur-based innovation: A review of existing literature

Sonne, Lina (2010). Financing pro-poor entrepreneur-based innovation: A review of existing literature. UNU-MERIT.

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  • Author Sonne, Lina
    Title Financing pro-poor entrepreneur-based innovation: A review of existing literature
    Publication Date 2010
    Publisher UNU-MERIT
    Abstract That innovation and entrepreneurship are important for poverty alleviation and development is well established. However, despite a general agreement that finance affects growth and development by supporting innovative activities in the economy, little has been written specifically on how pro-poor entrepreneur-based innovation in rural areas should be financed. This review explores the literature relevant to understanding financing of pro-poor innovation and entrepreneurship, and shows that financial theories are moving from linear supply-led subsidised credit approaches towards new, more systemic perspectives. These include theories on financial systems theories, microfinance, and financial access and inclusion. This review notes that a theoretical and policy gap exists as regards financing of pro-poor entrepreneur-based innovation in rural areas.
    Keyword Pro-poor finance
    Finance innovation
    Finance entrepreneurship
    Financial innovation
    Rural finance
    JEL O16
    O18
    O31
    R51
    Copyright Holder UNU-MERIT
    Copyright Year 2010
    ISSN 1871-9872
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