by three indicators related to microfinance institutions (MFIs) and then examine its effect on poverty reduction at the …This article is distinct in its application of the logit transformation to the poverty ratio for the purpose of … statistically significant and robust effect on decreasing the poverty ratio. …

Discusses small enterprise development and private sector development as key methods for alleviating poverty. …

This study examines whether microfinance institutions (MFIs) that serve women borrowers at the base of the economic … and economic data of a sample of MFIs from across the world, we find that two contextual factors—poverty level and lack of … women borrowers face poverty and disempowerment and are therefore susceptible to abuse). This study provides evidence that …

limits of the microcredit?s model proposed to the populations in poverty. …

and manage the risks that households face as part of a coherent long-term strategy to reduce poverty and promote social … equity. The articles included in this book were presented at the conference, "Social Protection and Poverty," held at the …

Unit that provides a poverty profile of microentrepreneurs, with data on labor standards, social security, environmental …

and manage the risks that households face as part of a coherent long-term strategy to reduce poverty and promote social … equity. The articles included in this book were presented at the conference, "Social Protection and Poverty," held at the …

Many governments and nongovernmental organizations have adopted policies to promote the growth of microfinance …