01863cas a2200253 a 4500 AALejournalIMF003587 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451861488 1018-5941 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Podpiera, Richard. Bank Behavior in Developing Countries : Evidence from East Africa / Richard Podpiera, Martin Cihak. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2005. 1 online resource (24 pages) IMF Working Papers <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students We analyze the structure, performance, and role of banking systems in the three member countries of the East African Community-Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda-against the backdrop of recent financial sector reforms. Focusing on the behavior of different types of banks, we find no support for the argument that the presence of large international banks would have an adverse effect on the effectiveness and efficiency of banking sectors in developing countries. International banks are generally more efficient and more active in lending than domestic banks. However, as suggested by the Kenyan experience, the presence of international banks may not lead to increased competition and provision of banking services if weak institutions are allowed to remain in the system. Mode of access: Internet Cihak, Martin. IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2005/129 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/001/2005/129/001.2005.issue-129-en.xml IMF e-Library