Key Themes

Macro Economic Policy and Reality examines the role of governmental and non-governmental policies on the efficiency of rural markets

Legal Policy and Ramifications for Rural Finance analyzes the key enabling and disabling features of rural finance policy and the preconditions needed for rural financial markets to work

Risk Management discusses mechanisms to manage risk in rural financial markets and what is recommended for institutions

Rural Finance Institutions and Systems describes rural finance institutions and operating environments and discuss the challenges to and sustainable strategies for reaching rural populations

Innovations in Rural Finance presents critical insights in product and service innovation in rural finance

Rural Finance Outreach and Sustainability summarizes constraints with current practice to address institutional sustainability and cope with institutional risk

Theme Papers

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Macro Economic Policy and Reality

“Deepening Rural Financial Markets: Macroeconomic, Policy and Political Dimensions,” by Claudio Gonzalez-Vega, Director of the OSU Rural Finance Program
   Abstract
   Complete Paper (66 pages, 329K)
    Slides (4.4M)
   Moderator: Michael Carter (slides)
   Discussants’ Reactions: Carolina Trivelli; Nimal Sanderatne

Legal Policy and Ramifications for Rural Finance

“Legal and Regulatory Requirements for Effective Rural Financial Markets,” by Heywood Fleisig and Nuria de la Peña, Center for the Economic Analysis of Law
   Abstract
   Complete Paper (45 pages, 271K)
    Slides (835K)
   Discussants’ Reactions: Jolyne Sanjak (slides); Stefan Staschen

Risk Management

“Risk Management Challenges in Rural Financial Markets: Blending Risk Management Innovations with Rural Finance,” by Jerry R. Skees, Professor, University of Kentucky and President, GlobalAgRisk, Inc.
   Abstract
   Complete Paper (36 pages, 184K)
    Slides (1.3M)
   Discussants’ Reactions: Tsend Munkh-Orgil; Hector Ibarra (slides); Ulrich Hess (slides)

Rural Finance Institutions and Systems

“Models of Rural Financial Institutions,” by Manfred Zeller, Institute of Rural Development, University of Göttingen
   Abstract
   Complete Paper (45 pages, 230K)
    Slides (850K)
   Discussants’ Reactions: Calvin Miller; Robin Young; Anthon Slangen; David C. Richardson (slides)

Innovations in Rural Finance

“Innovative Products and Adaptations for Rural Finance,” by Juan Buchenau, Frontier Finance
   Abstract
   Complete Paper(41 pages, 218K)
    Slides (1.0M)
   Discussants’ Reactions: Carlos Cuevas; Marguerite Robinson (slides)

Rural Finance Outreach and Sustainability

“The Evolution of Institutional Issues in Rural Finance Outreach, Risk Management and Sustainability,” by J.D. Von Pischke, President, Frontier Finance
   Abstract
   Complete Paper (38 pages, 201K)
    Slides (787K)
   Discussants’ Reactions: Richard Rosenberg; Richard L. Meyer (slides)