Microfinance self-help groups in India : living up to their promise?

Prelims (Foreword, Preface and acknowledgements, Acronyms and abbreviations, About the authors) PART ONE: Study context and design 1. Study design: objectives and methodolgy 2. Sample Profile: villages, SHGs, SHPAs PART TWO: Outreach 3. SHG Members 4. Who does not join? 5. Drop-outs PART THREE: Social role 6. SHGs and local politics 7. SHG's and social harmony 8. SHGs and social justice 9. SHG's and communities PART FOUR: Sustainability 10. Group records 11. Equity within groups 12. Defaults and recoveries 13. Group sustainability - financial value PART FIVE: Implications 14. Conclusions Back Matter (Bibliography, Glossary, Index)