SOCIAL BENEFITS
Access to financial services produces strong social benefits.
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Income generation and employment: Credit allows entrepreneurs to form and expand their businesses
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Improved standard of living: Higher income leads to better access to education, healthcare, sanitary infrastructure, food supply, etc
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Asset building opportunities such as education, home building and home improvement
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Insurance against unexpected events and emergencies: Loans, savings and insurance products provide ability to cope with economic shocks and smooth cash needs
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Development of micro-enterprise sector and contribution to sustainable economic growth.