Social Inclusion in Microfinance Cooperative Societies

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• The Concept of Social Inclusion
• Microfinance: A Conceptual Overview
• Social Exclusion and Microfinance
• Social Inclusion and Microfinance
• Methodology
• Research Design
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Findings and Analysis
• Social Inclusion and Microfinance: An Empirical Analysis
• Challenges of Social Inclusion in Microfinance
• Community-Owned Micro-Banking: A Proposed Model
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation investigates the dynamics of social inclusion and exclusion within the context of microfinance, focusing on cooperative societies in Nepal. The research aims to understand how microfinance practices can contribute to social inclusion while also identifying challenges that hinder equal access to financial services.

• Social Inclusion in Microfinance
• The Role of Cooperative Societies in Promoting Social Inclusion
• Challenges to Social Inclusion in Microfinance
• The Impact of Microfinance on Poverty Reduction and Economic Empowerment
• The Development of a Community-Owned Micro-Banking Model for Enhanced Social Inclusion

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The dissertation begins with an introduction to the topic of social inclusion in microfinance, outlining the research objectives and providing a contextual overview of the microfinance landscape in Nepal. The literature review examines the theoretical underpinnings of social inclusion and exclusion, exploring the relationship between microfinance and social inclusion. The methodology chapter describes the research design, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques employed in the study.

The findings and analysis chapter presents empirical evidence on the relationship between social inclusion and microfinance in Nepal. This section explores the challenges that hinder social inclusion in microfinance, including issues of gender, caste, and ethnicity. Finally, the dissertation proposes a community-owned micro-banking model that aims to address these challenges and enhance access to financial services for marginalized groups.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main focus of this dissertation lies on the relationship between microfinance and social inclusion, particularly within the context of cooperative societies in Nepal. Key terms and concepts include social inclusion, social exclusion, microfinance, cooperative societies, community-owned micro-banking, access to finance, poverty reduction, economic empowerment, and marginalized groups.