Sustainable finance: The role of savings and credit cooperatives in Ecuador
María Jesús Segovia‐Vargas,
I. Marta Miranda‐García,
Freddy Alejandro Oquendo‐Torres
Abstract:The current world situation leads us to consider that sustainable development needs to be a global priority to ensure the future of the planet and improve the quality of life. There is a need for sustainable finance to support this. Savings and credit cooperatives could help to achieve this impact as they serve the microfinance and microlending market. They facilitate the financial inclusion of the most vulnerable people, most of whom live in rural areas and are members of organizations, such as agricultural c… Show more
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