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Determinants of margin in microfinance institutions [PDF]

open access: yesApplied Economics, 2015
ABSTRACTMicrofinance institutions (MFIs) lend to the poor. However, microfinance clients suffer from high interest rates, a type of poverty penalty. This article analyses the margin determinants in MFIs. A banking model has been adapted to microfinance. This model has been tested using 9-year panel data. Some factors explaining bank margin also explain
Cuéllar Fernández, Beatriz   +3 more
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Outreach and Efficiency of Microfinance Institutions [PDF]

open access: yesSSRN Electronic Journal, 2008
This paper uses stochastic frontier analysis to examine whether there is a trade-off between outreach to the poor and efficiency of microfinance institutions (MFIs). We find convincing evidence that outreach is negatively related to efficiency of MFIs.
Hermes, N., Lensink, B.W., Meesters, A.
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Performance and governance in microfinance institutions [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Banking & Finance, 2009
Accepted version of article published in the journal: Journal of Banking & Finance Published version available on Science Direct: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbankfin.2008.11 ...
Mersland, Roy, Øystein Strøm, R.
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Peran divisi internal control pada lembaga keuangan mikro syariah

open access: yesJurnal Akuntansi Aktual, 2020
This research is based on the rapid development of Sharia microfinance institutions that are not balanced with the professionalism of its management. The purpose of this research is to dig deeper into internal control conditions on Sharia microfinance ...
Kholilah Kholilah   +4 more
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On Mission Drift in Microfinance Institutions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
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Armendariz, Beatriz, Szafarz, Ariane
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Microfinance institutions and efficiency [PDF]

open access: yesOmega, 2007
Abstract Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) are special financial institutions. They have both a social nature and a for-profit nature. Their performance has been traditionally measured by means of financial ratios. The paper goes beyond simple financial ratios using a data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach to measure the efficiency of MFIs. Special
Begoña Gutiérrez-Nieto   +2 more
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EXPLORING THE ADVANCEMENT AND ROLES OF ISLAMIC MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

open access: yesInternational Journal of Industrial Management, 2020
This paper discusses the advancement and roles of microfinance institutions, specifically Islamic microfinance institutions in microenterprise development in Nigeria.
Umar Aliyu Maishanu, A.K Siti-Nabiha
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IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY IN NORTH CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE NIGERIA

open access: yesCopernican Journal of Finance & Accounting, 2021
Inclusive financial literacy through Microfinance Institutions activities is becoming a policy issue in both developed and developing nations of the world as it has been perceived as a veritable tool for economic development.
Ibrahim Majeed Ajibola   +2 more
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Comparative Study of Development and Performance Evaluation Sharia Microfinance Institutions in Indonesia

open access: yesAl-Arbah, 2020
Purpose - This paper aims to determine the role of Islamic Microfinance Institutions (LKMS) in Indonesia and to make comparisons between theory and practice in the field.
Kartika Marella Vanni, Riska Wijayanti
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Green Microfinance: Characteristics of Microfinance Institutions Involved in Environmental Management [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Business Ethics, 2013
In recent years, development practice has seen that microfinance institutions (MFIs) are starting to consider their environmental bottom line in addition to their financial and social objectives. Yet, little is known about the characteristics of institutions involved in environmental management.
Allet, Marion, Hudon, Marek
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