In recent years, in addition to financial and social objectives, the microfinance industry has started to look at its … environmental bottom line. The objective of this paper is to identify why microfinance institutions (MFIs) decide to go green. Data …

This study examines whether microfinance institutions (MFIs) that serve women borrowers at the base of the economic …

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) are alternative financial providers offering financial services to people typically … developing microfinance sector in Europe; however, very little literature exists on this MFI segment. In this paper, we analyze …

In recent years, in addition to financial and social objectives, the microfinance industry has started to look at its … environmental bottom line. The objective of this paper is to identify why microfinance institutions (MFIs) decide to go green. Data …

In recent years, development practice has seen that microfinance institutions (MFIs), beyond their financial and social …’ MFIs on a sample of 160 microfinance institutions worldwide. Basing our analysis on various econometric tests, we find that … environmental performance, suggesting that ‘green’ MFIs are not more or less profitable than other microfinance institutions. …

In recent years, development practice has seen that microfinance institutions (MFIs) are starting to consider their … first time using a sample of 160 microfinance institutions worldwide. Basing our analysis on various econometric tests, we … environmental performance, suggesting that ‘green’ MFIs are not more or less profitable than other microfinance institutions …

Microfinance is often assumed to be an ethically progressive industry, but in recent years it has been the target of … much ethical criticism. Microfinance institutions have been accused of using exploitative lending techniques and charging … usurious interest rates; and critics even question the ability of microfinance to alleviate poverty. This article reviews …