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Experiments in Islamic microfinance

Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2013
Abstract Microfinance has been identified as an important tool in increasing the productivity of the poor and in aiding economic development. However, a large proportion of the poor are practicing Muslims, and are thus unable to take advantage of traditional microfinance contracts which involve the payment of interest.
Mohamed El-Komi, Rachel Croson
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Peer monitoring and Islamic microfinance

Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2021
Abstract Many Muslims, abiding by injunctions of Shari’ah law, avoid using credit market institutions that charge interest. Due to this constraint, current best estimates suggest that in some Muslim majority countries, around 20% of the poor opt not to participate in microcredit programs.
Alistair Cameron, Mandar Oak, Yaping Shan   +2 more
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Proposing New Islamic Microfinance Model for Sustainable Islamic Microfinance Institution

2021
Financial technology (fintech) has invaded Islamic finance, including Islamic microfinance, which has affected Islamic microfinance institution (IMFI) in Indonesia, including Baitul Maal wat Tamwil (BMT), which has forced the IMFI/BMT to adapt to survive and sustain.
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Diversification and performance of microfinance institutions: does Islamic microfinance model matter?

International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, 2023
Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of income and geographic diversification on the double bottom line of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries where conventional and Islamic MFIs ...
Asma Ben Salem, Ines Ben Abdelkader
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Strengthening The Halal Industry in The Micro-Small Business ‎Sector Through The Development of An Integrated Islamic ‎Microfinance Institution Model

International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies
The development of the halal industry in various sectors in Indonesia is supported by the existence of ‎Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantee (JPH), ‎which changes the ownership of halal certification from ...
Erika Amelia, C. Fatimah, Euis Amalia
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Evaluation Study of Islamic Microfinance Program Based on Islamic Social Funds (Zakat, Waqf, and Sadaqah)

Seriat Ekonomisi
This study evaluates the effectiveness and impact of Islamic microfinance programs that are integrated with Islamic social funds, namely zakat, waqf, and sadaqah, in promoting financial inclusion and alleviating poverty.
Amran Tabarik, C. Alfarezel
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Empowering Human Capital Through Islamic Microfinance: A Pathway to Achieving SDGs in Indonesia

Indonesian Journal of Economics and Management
This study examines how Islamic microfinance contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia, focusing on BTPN Syariah’s Mekaar program.
Nabiela Rizki Alifa, Akbar Riskal Amani, Arif Rachman Zuhri, Norlila Binti Amin Chng   +3 more
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The transformation of conventional microfinance into Islamic microfinance in Bangladesh: proposed Shariah-based model(s)

Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, 2023
Purpose Despite being a Muslim-dominated country, Bangladesh has widely embraced traditional microfinance since its inception in the mid-1970s. However, Islamic microfinance, which has a lot to offer to the poor, is still in its infancy and has yet to ...
Md Aslam Mia
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Islamic Microfinance for Poverty Alleviation

Tamkin Journal, 2023
Poverty is a serious problem faced by Indonesia. Most Indonesians are vulnerable to poverty. Various poverty alleviation programs have been attempted and initiated, both by the government and organizations outside the government. The process of changing poverty alleviation policies continues to be renewed.
Husnul Khatimah, null Isfandayani
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Integrating Cash Waqf into Islamic Microfinance: A Sustainable Funding Solution for Economic Development in Bangladesh

International journal of research and innovation in social science
This paper explores the integration of cash waqf as a sustainable funding mechanism within Islamic Microfinance Institutions (IMFIs) in Bangladesh. Given the country's pressing economic challenges, including high inflation, liquidity shortages, and ...
Saif Rahman Samrat, A. Nabi
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