Title of article
Implications of financial literacy in developing countries
Author/Authors
Ghirmai Kefela، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2011
Pages
7
From page
3699
To page
3705
Abstract
This paper is an effort to establish the financial sector in the developing countries to promote financial literacy of customers and make them have access to finance and savings, which in turn support livelihoods, economic growth, sound financial systems, and participate in the economy. The main objectives of this paper is to enhances bankʹs visibility in the communities it serves, contributes to a larger customer base, increases access to depository institutions by educating consumers about available products and services, and enables consumers to make better-informed choices in the financial market. The final result is not to create financial experts; it is more important to equip individuals with sufficient knowledge to make sense of financial activities, seek out appropriate information, feel able to ask relevant questions, and be able to understand and interpret the information that they subsequently acquire. The primary goal of this paper is to create a consumer groups, community-based organizations, schools, colleges/universities, financial institutions, other interested organizations and individuals to expand the process and enhance the level of financial literacy of the public at all levels of the society.
Keywords
Banking knowledge , credit line , information and behavior
Journal title
African Journal of Business Management
Serial Year
2011
Journal title
African Journal of Business Management
Record number
686652
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