Banking Reforms in Africa
Implications for Economic Welfare and Poverty Reduction
- 216 pages
- English
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Banking Reforms in Africa
Implications for Economic Welfare and Poverty Reduction
About this book
This book comprehensively explores the intricate relationship between banking reforms, economic well-being, and poverty reduction across the African continent. Delving into the historical roots of banking reforms, it examines the resilience of banking sectors in key African countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, MENA, and beyond.
The findings suggest that much attention should be paid to the design of banking systems and how banks are regulated. This focus on banks differs from many discussions on the topic, which tend to be more concerned with other policy areas such as economic policy, international trade policy, and aid. The book's extensive and contemporary overview of banking reforms enables a comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks, supervision practices, and government interventions. It evaluates theoretical frameworks linking banking reforms to bank stability and resilience, drawing on financial intermediation, resource allocation, systemic risk, and financial development concepts. It empirically tests the causal relationships between the Basel II/III capital reforms, bank sector resilience, economic growth, and poverty reduction and identifies and analyses the channels and mechanisms through which banking reforms affect economic welfare and poverty reduction in Africa, such as credit availability, financial efficiency, financial innovation, and financial access.
The book offers an insightful exploration into a brighter economic future on the African continent. The findings presented herein offer valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners striving to enhance financial stability, foster economic growth, and alleviate poverty in Africa.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Banking Reforms and Resilience in Africa: Concepts, Theories, and Evidence
- 3 Basel II/III Reforms and Resilience in Africa: A Quantitative Analysis
- 4 Banking Reforms and Resilience in South Africa: A Qualitative Case Study
- 5 Banking Reforms and Resilience in Nigeria: A Mixed-Methods Case Study
- 6 Spotlight on Kenya: A Comparative Analysis of Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and the World
- 7 Impact of Banking System Resilience on Economic Welfare
- 8 Banking System Resilience and Economic Welfare: Key Findings and Implications
- References
- Appendices
- Index