In this chapter, we stress the difficulties to finance rural activities, especially agriculture. First, we explain the reasons that make microfinance institutions reticent to extend in rural areas. Then, we show the inadequacy between the farmers’ financial needs and the typical lending methodology of microfinance institutions.
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