The book is a contemporary compilation of important research in the area of microfinance and financial inclusion. It explores a plurality of views and experiences from different parts of the world while linking a variety of international research backgrounds. Accordingly the book will ï¬ll a gap in providing a carefully curated cross-sectorial selection of topics relevant to the development ï¬nance research community primarily but also industry practitioners who are interested in keeping abreast of developing research. Beneï¬ts in this regard also include being able to provide a platform to less established researchers oï¬ering them a voice in published form.