Microfmance: Sustainability and Poverty in Bolivia
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Authors
Bratko, Tim
Issue Date
2007
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Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
This paper is an attempt to discern the relationship between sustainability and
outreach in Bolivian microfinance. The paper provides an introduction to microfinance in
Bolivia and the economy in which it flourished. A brief economic history of Bolivia is
provided starting from the beginning of the 20th century. Following this background is a
discussion of the current state of the Bolivian economy. The paper then details the
current state of the Bolivian economy. In the current Bolivian economy, microfinance
has flourished and description of both the origins of microfinance and the recent financial
crisis in the microfinance sector are given. Common structures of micro finance
organizations and the regulatory environment in Bolivia are also examined. Histories of
BancoSol and Caja Los Andes are provided since BancoSol and Caja Los Andes are the
subjects of this analysis. In pursuing an analysis of outreach and sustainability for
microfmance in Bolivia a proper framework is established. This framework relies on the
breadth, length, and depth of Banco Sol and Caja Los Andes. The relationships among
breadth, and depth are analyzed using regression techniques. The results of the analysis
are that there is a relationship between outreach and sustainability. The relationship
between outreach and sustainability has important ramifications for microfmance in
Bolivia, although there remain significant problems in attempting to evaluate
microfinance institutions.
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