Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of microfinance loans on poverty reduction amongst women … sub sample of ten women entrepreneurs who secured microfinance loans for their new or established enterprises. Findings … entrepreneurs. An optimal, poverty reduction, microfinance size has been identified. A range of entrepreneurial characteristics were …

microfinance activities and ensure effective corporate governance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). Considering the limited … impact of regulatory provisions on the attainment of effective corporate governance in MFIs in Nigeria and Zambia. Design …/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with regulators at the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bank of Zambia, directors and executive …

Abstract Using borrower-level data from FINCA, one of Peru's leading microfinance institutions (MFIs), this paper …

With increasing emphasis being placed on professionalism and a self-sustaining financial model, microfinance … microfinance associations are not focused solely on representing and advocating for the interests of their members. Rather, this …

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to survey the working poor who are microfinance borrowers, examining their … loadings and reliabilities. Findings – Customer dissatisfaction with the microfinance product, lack of commitment from lender … the firm's agents convey low CSR. Microfinance customers were sensitive to customer service. Service quality was also …

over financial reporting (ICFR) of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach This study was … and Association of Microfinance Institutions in Uganda (AMFIU) membership are significant predictors of the ICFR. However …

practices existing in Cameroon microfinance institutions (MFIs) and explore how such practices have evolved and … institutionalised within the microfinance sector in Cameroon through time. Design/methodology/approach This study is designed to … investigate if the institutionalised accountability practices within the microfinance sector in Cameroon are a cure or a curse for …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to document the impact of participation in microfinance programs on domestic …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine whether microfinance activities aimed at the bottom of the pyramid … rates, and return rate of loans through semi-structured interviews. A survey was administered to 316 poor microfinance … test the sustainability of the microfinance activities. Findings All else being the same, microfinance activities aimed at …