Overview
Over the past years, many low-income countries have undergone extensive financial reforms. Despite these reforms, many households and enterprises, especially in Africa, are still unable to participate in the financial sector. While it is well known that financial institutions and markets can help induce economic growth, it is much less clear how financial development can become inclusive and kick start a process of sustainable economic growth with a positive effect on the poor.
This summer school will discuss the major developments regarding research on financial inclusion, including microfinance. It will shed much light on how financial inclusion can induce sustainable growth in low-income economies, with explicit attention to African countries. This one-week summer school will contain interactive lectures by the organisers from the University of Groningen (Netherlands), Université Laval (Canada), and Stellenbosch University (South Africa), as well as some guest speakers. Ample attention will be given to group discussions.
The course is organised around the following three main topics:
- impact of financial inclusion interventions: methods and applications;
- financial inclusion: financial innovation and cross border banking;
- financial products for financial inclusion.
Programme Structure
The following topics will be discussed:
Lecturers
Prof. Robert Lensink (University of Groningen)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Economics International Development View 5 other Short Courses in International Development in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Tuition Fee
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International
1600 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1600 CAD for the full programme during 6 days. -
EU/EEA
1600 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1600 CAD for the full programme during 6 days.
Can$1,100 for Groningen University and Stellenbosch University studentsCan$1,300 for exchange basis students
Can$1,600 for tuition basis students
Living costs for Groningen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.