This study investigates the linkages between corporate governance and capital structure decisions in listed business in Sri Lanka. Five years of data for 113 listed companies are collected and 565 observations are analysed using a dynamic panel generalised method of moment estimation controlling...

This study investigates the link between female board directors and company financial performance and agency costs in Sri Lanka's publicly listed companies. In order to investigate the impact of board gender diversity on firm financial performance a dynamic panel generalised method of moment...

This study investigates the potential relationship between bankruptcy risks, and financial and non-financial characteristics in small businesses. Given the importance of small businesses to a country's economy, identifying factors that leads to small business bankruptcy is important for...

This research investigates the relationship between board gender diversity and firm financial performance in the context of a transitional economy characterised by an underdeveloped corporate governance system. Using a sample of 120 publicly listed companies in Vietnam covering a 4-year period...

Many microfinance institutions (MFIs) are currently drifting away from their original mission of alleviating poverty. The objective of this article is to identify and update significant social performance (SP) for micro-finance institutions (MFIs) by viewing social performance measures as a way...

Kiwifruit New Zealand (KNZ), established under the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 (New Zealand Government, 2014) is the regulator of the New Zealand kiwifruit industry. In the 15 years since establishment, KNZ has diligently fulfilled its role but has received criticism from both supporters...

Research question: This paper empirically examines the impact of corporate governance reforms on the financial performance of Indian state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for the period 2003–2011.Research findings/insights: The findings indicate that the various corporate governance reforms...

Accessibility is central to ensuring that all members of society benefit from importantinfrastructure investments. Hence, this paper focuses on accessibility research that integrateseconomic and social analyses in order to inform decision processes. A focus on accurateassessment of benefits and...

Consistent with the theme of this conference the paper stretches the boundary of what might be considered free and frank evaluative comment. By its nature is born out of a political agenda, yet the political opportunities and political risk is not traditionally considered evaluation. In the...

This paper reviews the literature on agricultural co-operatives and corporate governance to highlight some of the unique accountability problems faced by the governing boards of directors of producer-controlled agricultural co-operatives. Agricultural co-operative objectives and the problems of...