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The digital transformation of microfinance institutions: an empirical analysis

open access: yesJournal of Applied Accounting Research, 2021
PurposeThis study seeks to identify the factors that are associated with the digital transformation of microfinance institutions (MFIs).Design/methodology/approachThe study employs probit models to investigate the likelihood of integrating digital ...
G. Dorfleitner, D. Forcella, Q. Nguyen
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Does gender diversity affect nonperforming loans? International evidence from microfinance institutions

open access: yesBorsa Istanbul Review, 2023
The paper uses the data on 1212 microfinance institutions in 106 developing countries to document the impact of gender diversity on boards and gender diversity among borrowers on nonperforming loans (NPLs) during the period 2010–2018.
Khondker Aktaruzzaman, Omar Farooq
doaj   +1 more source

Institutional quality and the capital structure of microfinance institutions: the moderating role of board gender diversity

open access: yesJournal of Institutional Economics, 2021
We test the effect of institutional quality on capital structure in the microfinance setting. In doing this, we rely on data from 532 microfinance institutions (MFIs) located in 73 countries dotted across the six microfinance regions in the world.
Michael Adusei   +1 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
openaire   +1 more source

An assessment of over-indebtedness among microfinance institutions’ borrowers: The Tanzanian perspective

open access: yesCogent Business & Management, 2021
The introduction of microfinance institutions is viewed as the best alternative source of financial services for low-income earners as a means to raise their income and reduce poverty.
P. Kasoga, A. Tegambwage
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Digitising microfinance: on the route to losing the traditional ‘human face’ of microfinance institutions

open access: yesOxford Development Studies, 2021
Digitising how financial services are accessed in the microfinance industry is considered a magical pathway to increasing financial inclusion. This paper argues that beyond the numerous advantages digitisation is supposed to bring, it may also hinder ...
J. Siwale, C. Godfroid
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Capital structure, credit risk management and financial performance of microfinance institutions in Uganda

open access: yes, 2021
The paper examines the relationship between capital structure, credit risk management and financial performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Uganda based on agency theory.
Geresem Orichom, M. Omeke
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +3 more sources

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