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Social efficiency in microfinance institutions [PDF]
Journal of the Operational Research Society, 2009 AbstractMicrofinance institutions (MFIs) are a special case in the financial world. They have a double financial and social role and need to be efficient at both.
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Competition and the Performance of Microfinance Institutions
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2012This article examines the relationship between competition and the performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). We measure competition by constructing a Lerner index. Next, we assess the association between increased competition among MFIs on the one hand and outreach and loan repayment performance of individual MFIs on the other.
Assefa, E, Hermes, N, Meesters, A
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Proceedings of International Conference on Economics Business and Government Challenges, 2022
Financial inclusion is one of the most important objectives of socio-economic development policymaking. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have become a major role in promoting a wide range of financial inclusion which benefits low-income societies. However, outreach in rural areas, where poverty is more widespread, is considered low.
Panji Lhoro Tegar icebgc +1 more
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Financial inclusion is one of the most important objectives of socio-economic development policymaking. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have become a major role in promoting a wide range of financial inclusion which benefits low-income societies. However, outreach in rural areas, where poverty is more widespread, is considered low.
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Internet reporting in microfinance institutions
Online Information Review, 2008PurposeThis paper aims to present research on how and why microfinance institutions (MFIs) disclose financial and social information on the internet. Legitimacy theory provides the theoretical framework.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical study analysed factors influencing MFIs to publish financial and social information on the internet. The model
Begoña Gutiérrez-Nieto +2 more
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Factors Explaining the Rating of Microfinance Institutions [PDF]
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 2007 The growing relevance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) has led to the development of specialized MFI rating agencies that perform global risk assessments. In this article, the authors have conjectured different hypotheses pertaining to the relationship between financial and social indicators and the ratings assigned.
Begoña Gutiérrez-Nieto +1 more
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Governance and microfinance institutions
Corporate Governance, 2014Purpose– This paper aims to determine the influence of governance mechanisms on sustainability and outreach of microfinance institutions (MFIs). Corporate governance has been identified as a key bottleneck in strengthening MFIs’ sustainability (financial performance) and increasing their outreach (social impact).Design/methodology/approach– First, a ...
André Nijhof +2 more
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Financial Development and the Efficiency of Microfinance Institutions
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2009Microfinance is an instrument for achieving responsible finance as its aim is to contribute to the financial inclusion of poor households and small businesses. We investigate whether the country-level financial environment in which microfinance institutions (MFIs) work affects their operations.
Hermes, Niels +2 more
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Une institution de microfinance éthique ?
Mondes en développement, 2011Marek HUDON Cette contribution questionne la microfinance par une étude de quelques dimensions éthiques majeures. Nous étudions d’abord l’a priori éthique favorable de la microfinance et ensuite l’émergence de la question éthique dans ce secteur.
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Performance of Microfinance Institutions-A Macroeconomic and Institutional Perspective [PDF]
, 2011 Under the continued effects of global financial crisis where the donor's investment in microfinance sectors has become shrunk, how the macroeconomic factors or the crisis or the macro-institutional factors would affect the performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) have become one of the key debates among the policy makers and practitioners.
Katsushi Imai +4 more
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Regulated microfinance institutions
2009“There will be no poor people, no beggars, no homeless people.” That is Muhammad Yunus’ wish list for 2050. Having this target in mind, Muhammad Yunus began 30 years ago to develop one of the most important innovations in the world of finances: the concept of microcredits. Dr.
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