Microinsurance : a risk management strategy (English)

Over two billion people worldwide lack any type of formal social security protection. Poor people are the least likely to benefit from coverage, yet they are the most vulnerable to risk and economic stress. Responding to this situation requires the involvement of a range of actors. Currently in the spotlight, micro-insurance is one of many financial services that helps manage risk. Micro-insurance is the protection of low-income people against specific...

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Author

Churchill, Craig;

Cohen,Monique;

Latortue,Alexia;

Mccord,Michael J.;
Document Date
2003/12/01
Document Type
Brief
Report Number
34207
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2006/10/27
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Microinsurance : a risk management strategy
Keywords
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Churchill, Craig; Cohen,Monique; Latortue,Alexia; Mccord,Michael J..

Microinsurance : a risk management strategy (English). CGAP donor brief ; no. 16 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/918461468315281306

Microinsurance : a risk management strategy (English)

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