Difference between revisions of "Soft Loans"
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| − | [http://www.ec3wd.com/cd3wd_40/JF/JF_OTHER/SMALL/BARNETT1.PDF The | + | [http://practicalaction.org/?id=powering_poverty_reduction_2#Case%203:%20Micro-hydro%20revolving%20fund%20in%20Peru Micro-hydro revolving fund in Peru] (see also Chapter 4 in [http://www.ec3wd.com/cd3wd_40/JF/JF_OTHER/SMALL/BARNETT1.PDF The provision of access through the expansion of micro hydro and mini-grids])<br> |
| − | [http://www.ccre.com.cn/English/BG.htm#ISDR International | + | [http://www.ccre.com.cn/English/BG.htm#ISDR International support for renewables in China] |
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Revision as of 08:31, 13 June 2009
Definition
A soft loan is:
1. A loan with a below-market rate of interest.
2. Loans made by multinational development banks and the World Bank to developing countries. Typically, soft loans have extended grace periods in which only interest or service charges are due. They also offer longer amortization schedules and lower interest rates than conventional bank loans.
Definition by Investopedia
Related Links:
Micro-hydro revolving fund in Peru (see also Chapter 4 in The provision of access through the expansion of micro hydro and mini-grids)
International support for renewables in China
