The nexus of a human rights-based approach and microfinance. Issue 2 (17th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Noh, Jae-Eun
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 30:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 182
• Page End: 193
• Publication Date: 2020-02-17
• Subjects: Rights -- Labour and livelihoods – Microfinance -- Civil society – NGOs -- South Asia; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1646705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article explores the interaction between a human rights-based approach (HRBA) and pre-existing dominant development practices – microfinance in the context of Bangladesh. A case study of an NGO shows that its HRBA and microfinance challenged and influenced each other. The dialogue between the HRBA and microfinance was promoted by locally based practitioners who know both discourses and local contexts. The findings suggest that hybrid practices of a HRBA and microfinance were developed as a strategic choice to respond to local needs. Noted tensions between a purist approach and a strategic approach warrant further investigation.