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ICT Infrastructure Framework for Microfinance Institutions and Banks in Pakistan: An Optimized Approach

ICT Infrastructure Framework for Microfinance Institutions and Banks in Pakistan: An Optimized Approach

Sadiq Shahbaz Ali, M. N. A. Khan
ISBN13: 9781466662681|ISBN10: 1466662689|EISBN13: 9781466662698
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6268-1.ch028
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Ali, Sadiq Shahbaz, and M. N. A. Khan. "ICT Infrastructure Framework for Microfinance Institutions and Banks in Pakistan: An Optimized Approach." Banking, Finance, and Accounting: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2015, pp. 532-543. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6268-1.ch028

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Ali, S. S. & Khan, M. N. (2015). ICT Infrastructure Framework for Microfinance Institutions and Banks in Pakistan: An Optimized Approach. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Banking, Finance, and Accounting: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 532-543). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6268-1.ch028

Chicago

Ali, Sadiq Shahbaz, and M. N. A. Khan. "ICT Infrastructure Framework for Microfinance Institutions and Banks in Pakistan: An Optimized Approach." In Banking, Finance, and Accounting: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 532-543. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-6268-1.ch028

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Abstract

Information and communication technology (ICT) can be termed as a reagent for the microfinance sector. It has contributed significantly for the growth of this sector, which is clearly depicted from the reviewed literature as well as the market evaluation. The paper analyzes the impact of technological advancements within the microfinance industry from academic as well as practitioner's point of view. The true advantage of that advancement in the technology is yet to be realized by this sector. The paper proposed that ICT components on an optimized approach can be beneficial for a new as well as an experienced microfinance player for the efficient and cost effective delivery of its services to the masses without any major hindrance.

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