Microfinance Notes in the Context of Vietnam

摘要

This research study presents a brief literature review on the conditions of microfinance in Vietnam over the period 2005 to2015. The main research findings show how Vietnam has benefited from learning experiences on the use of simplemicrofinance models around the world. The leading areas of interest relate to the role of microfinance on poverty reduction andempowerment of women. The conducted literature review unfolds the strong relationship between social organizations andmicrofinance providers in their efforts to support the poor. In particular, the Vietnam Women’s Union plays an important role inmicrofinance operations to support and help women to progress and develop. The government of Vietnam has consideredmicrofinance as a useful instrument for its strategy focused on poverty reduction with a need of more efforts being made toassist women in terms of their social and economic integration.