Socio-economic prosperity of a developing nation, like India, demands an active participation of all, particularly women. Credit availability is one of the important conditions to this prosperity. In this regard micro credit through microfinance has been a catalyst in empowering its clients,...

This study is an evaluation of the impact of microfinance on women empowerment conducted upon clients of the matrilineal tribal society of India that exists in its north east region. It covers a period of five years, where in, data is compiled for 300 microfinance women clients (experimental...

This study is an evaluation of the impact of microfinance on women empowerment conducted upon clients of the matrilineal tribal society of India that exists in its north east region. It covers a period of five years, where in, data is compiled for 300 microfinance women clients (experimental...

Matrilineal societies world over generally signify a special economic and socio-political position for women. Consequently, an inquiry as to the impact of microfinance on women empowerment (epitomized through economic appreciation) and the latter's relationship with socio-political outcomes is...