This book is about the new capital adequacy framework - known as Basel II - approved by the Basel Committee in 2004. It aims to discuss Basel II implementation in different categories of developing countries, including emerging market economies, such as Brazil and low-income countries such as Ethiopia and Zambia.
Introduction: Why Basel II Matters Basel II and International Bank Lending to Developing Countries Basel II in Emerging Markets: a Comparative Perspective between Brazil and India The Impacts of Capital Adequacy Requirements on Emerging Markets Views on Basel II: The Case of Brazil Views on Basel II: The Case of India Views on Basel II: The Sub-Saharan African Countries Basel II and Development Finance: Establishing Regional Guarantee Funds to Ease Access to Credit for SMEs Conclusions and the Way Forward
