Global Perspectives on Financial Inclusion : Case Studies in Microfinance and Women's Empowerment

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) place a strong emphasis on empowering women and reducing poverty.To achieve these goals effectively, it is essential to implement strategic initiatives that connect policy planning with practical solutions.Microfinance has played a significant role in enabling the financial inclusion of women through collective and joint liability models.While these collective initiatives have existed worldwide in various forms, there remains a noticeable lack of literature on collectives and joint liability initiatives supporting semi-formal finance, especially in emerging economies. In this much needed work, Nishi Malhotra offers valuable insights into microfinance initiatives through in-depth case studies across Africa, Europe, and Asia.She examines the shift in emerging economies towards achieving the SDGs, focusing on poverty reduction and women’s empowerment.Her work highlights the transition from traditional donor-driven models to sustai