Development Finance Challenges and Opportunities

This book provides an in-depth overview of the most salient aspects of development finance. It critically reviews the current state of relevant literature on this topic and assesses both the challenges and the opportunities presented by the various forms

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The Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance series provides a valuable scientific ‘hub’ for researchers, professionals and policy makers involved in Impact finance and related topics. It includes studies in the social, political, environmental and ethical impact of finance, exploring all aspects of impact finance and socially responsible investment, including policy issues, financial instruments, markets and clients, standards, regulations and financial management, with a particular focus on impact investments and microfinance. Titles feature the most recent empirical analysis with a theoretical approach, including up to date and innovative studies that cover issues which impact finance and society globally. More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/14621

Gianluigi Giorgioni Editor

Development Finance Challenges and Opportunities

Editor Gianluigi Giorgioni The University of Liverpool Liverpool, United Kingdom

Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance ISBN 978-1-137-58031-3 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-58032-0

ISBN 978-1-137-58032-0 (eBook)

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To Julia and Isabella

Acknowledgments

The editor would like to thank DRIVE (Development Research Initiative) Knowledge Platform of the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) for the fundi