Entrepreneurship and Microfinance: Economic Development and Women's Empowerment in Kyrgyzstan

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dc.contributor.authorJolosheva, Aida A., 1984-
dc.date.accessioned2010-08-25T22:51:51Z
dc.date.available2010-08-25T22:51:51Z
dc.date.issued2010-06
dc.descriptionxi, 105 p. : ill., maps. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis thesis focuses on microfinance in Kyrgyzstan as a response to the initiation of economic, social and political reforms following Kyrgyzstan's independence in 1991. These reforms accelerated Kyrgyzstan's transition from a centrally-planned to a liberal market-based economy. Microfinance became a favored mechanism for encouraging individual entrepreneurship and thus economic development. Based on field research I conducted in Kyrgyzstan during the summer of 2009, this thesis examines the economic impact of these reforms on women entrepreneurs, as women were particularly vulnerable to the social fallout from such reforms. Through participatory observation, small focus groups and semi-structured interviews, I analyze myriad aspects of the lives of women entrepreneurs who have participated in a microfinance project. I argue that microfinance provides an empowering, sustainable path for them. However, the historical occupational divisions encouraged by the Soviet Union affect how people use microcredit. I conclude with suggestions on improving microfinance practices in Kyrgyzstan.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipCommittee in Charge: Dr. Anita M. Weiss, Chair; Dr. Laura Leete; Dr. Shankha Chakrabortyen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1794/10650
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Oregonen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesUniversity of Oregon theses, Dept. of International Studies, M.A., 2010;
dc.subjectBusinesswomen -- Kyrgyzstan
dc.subjectWomen entrepreneurs
dc.subjectKyrgyzstan -- Economic conditions -- 21st century
dc.subjectMicrofinance -- Kyrgyzstan
dc.titleEntrepreneurship and Microfinance: Economic Development and Women's Empowerment in Kyrgyzstanen_US
dc.title.alternativeEconomic Development and Women's Empowerment in Kyrgyzstanen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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