Using data from 319 microfinance institutions (MFIs) in 68 developing countries, we study the degree to which international debt investments are related to the financial and social performances of MFIs. We find that commercial investments are mainly related to financial performance and level of...

Using data from 319 microfinance institutions (MFIs) in 68 developing countries, we study the degree to which international debt investments are related to the financial and social performances of MFIs. We find that commercial investments are mainly related to financial performance and level of...

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In a context where MIVs face several bottlenecks regarding their future role in the microfinance industry, this paper suggests a brand new way of reviewing their commitment to double bottom line returns. We suggest using the MACBETH (Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical Based Evaluation...

Since 2007, the world economy and population have been facing a series interrelated economic, social and environmental crisis. The severity of the current crisis is aggravated by the ?convergence of temporality? between the long-term environmental degradation brought about by industrial...

In order to fully promote the development of Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIV) now face the need to measure the social performance of their investments. This paper presents the available tools for measuring MFIs? social performance and the challenges for...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to empirically relate subordinate board structures with improved financial and social performance in microfinance institutions (MFIs). Design/methodology/approach: The research question is analyzed using a panel data from 23 MFIs in Ethiopia over a period...