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Abstract

Because Islamic Banking forbids transactions that may harm the society as a whole, it's presented as a viable alternative to fund a different development model, that fits more naturally with African traditions, far away from inappropriate profits and speculation, and being able to replace the current banking system. However, this model is in an early development phase, despite its potential to adapt to the needs of poor population, not only Muslims. So, to expand along the whole continent, Islamic banking has to create development strategies in operational efficiency and risk management without losing the authenticity of the Islamic model that makes it suitable. Also, national laws, institutional capacities and product diversity are key factors to develop and implement this model. In this article we affirm that Islamic banking can foster the development of Africa at local and regional level. Therefore, we will analyze its features and potential, the obstacles it faces to, and the performance of this banking model where it's used.

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Title
Banca Islámica: un modelo de financiación alternativo para el desarrollo en África/Islamic banking. An alternative financing model for the development in Africa
Author
González, Alberto Sánchez; Modrego, Carlos Calderón
Pages
69-84
Publication year
2014
Publication date
Jun-Sep 2014
Publisher
Relaciones Internacionales
e-ISSN
16993950
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Spanish
ProQuest document ID
1547708546
Copyright
Copyright Relaciones Internacionales Jun-Sep 2014