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Moving Beyond Storytelling examines the transition from narrative-based microfinance advocacy to rigorous empirical research and evaluation. Watkins and Hicks bring together cutting-edge studies that provide evidence-based insights into microfinance effectiveness, impact measurement, and program outcomes.
The book challenges practitioners and policymakers to move past anecdotal success stories and embrace quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. It addresses critical questions about client outcomes, financial sustainability, and the actual social impact of microfinance interventions across diverse populations and contexts.
This scholarly work is essential for development professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand the true efficacy of microfinance initiatives and the importance of evidence-based decision-making in international development.
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