«Research on the economic and social development of countries in Africa demonstrates that there are a host of issues that must be addressed in the context of improving daily economic conditions for individual citizens. While some of these issues have...» Document abstract
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SummaryResearch on the economic and social development of countries in Africa demonstrates that there are a host of issues that must be addressed in the context of improving daily economic conditions for individual citizens. While some of these issues have been addressed by government agencies and through foreign direct investment, many scholars have observed that microfinance, while a viable means for individual economic development, has not been widely established as a means to promote economic development and growth in many countries. As such, at the present time, microfinance is being underutilized in the efforts that have been initiated to improve the economic conditions that exist in developing nations. With the realization that microfinance has been widely underutilized for improving the economies of developing nations, there is a clear impetus to examine the potential for microfinance to improve economic outcomes for individuals living in developing parts of the world. Using this as a basis for investigation, this research considers the current state of microfinance in Benin, Africa. This investigation starts with a broad overview of the current economic conditions that exist in Benin, followed by an examination of the current microfinance structures that have been initiated in the country.
Table of Contents- Introduction
- Benin'An Overview
- Benin's Economy
- Benin's Economy at a Glance
- Microfinance In Benin
- The Need for Microfinance in Benin
- Demand for Microfinance (billions CFA)
- Microfinance Institutions in Benin
- General Overview
- Overview of Current Microfinance Institutions in Benin
- FECECAM
- C2000
- Credit Only Institutions
- Non-profit NGOs
- Conclusion
«Beginning with the New Deal, efforts to secure the social and economic prosperity of employees after retirement have been developed. This process has lead to the evolution of the current system of corporate pension funds. Although millions of...» Document abstract
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SummaryBeginning with the New Deal, efforts to secure the social and economic prosperity of employees after retirement have been developed. This process has lead to the evolution of the current system of corporate pension funds. Although millions of American workers invest in these funds each year, few have a clear understanding of how these funds work and the vulnerabilities that these funds face. In an effort to provide a more comprehensive understanding of corporate pension funds, this investigation provides: a history of pension funds in America, an overview of the types and structures of pension funds, a review of current trends in pension funds and a consideration of pension funds in the wake of corporate bankruptcy. This investigation concludes that there are both intrinsic and extrinsic problems with corporate pension funds. However, with no clear alternatives, the present system represents the best alternative for ensuring a prosperous retirement.
Table of Contents- Abstract
- Introduction
- Pension Funds'A Historical Overview
- Pension Funds'Types
- Unfunded and Funded Pension Plans
- Unfunded Pension Funds
- Funded Pension Plans
- Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans
- Defined Benefit Pensions
- Defined Contribution Plans
- Current Trends in Pension Funds
- Pension Funds and Management
- The End of The Pension Holiday
- Pension Fund Investments
- SRI'Socially Responsible Investors
- Pension Funds and Bankruptcy
- The Case of Enron
- Summary and Analysis
- Conclusion
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