This book explores the crucial linkages between financial development, growth and poverty reduction in the context of developing countries and transition economies. It offers rigorous empirical analysis; facilitates cross-country comparison; and, presents an innovative approach to the finance-growth-poverty nexus.This book explores country case studies and works that details the exact transmission mechanisms through which financial development can enhance pro-poor development in order to derive best practices in this field. This is an important companion for professionals and policymakers, and also a vital reference source for students.