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Governance and Microfinance Institutions
, 2012 This chapter reviews the microfinance performance and governance literature and provides an agenda for future research. In reviewing the microfinance governance literature two issues stand out: First, most papers concentrate on the relation between corporate governance and financial and social performance.The chapter provides an overview of this ...
Galema, Rients +2 more
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Journal of Financial Risk Management, 2021 Abstract Background: Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) have been used as a tool for poverty alleviation in many developing economies globally, including Malawi. However, their sustainability in many countries has been dependent solely on loan repayment, donor aid, and subsidies.
Helex Kayembe +6 more
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Crisis in Microfinance Institutions: Identifying Problems [PDF]
Journal of International Development, 2015 AbstractThis article empirically analyses the reasons for crises in microfinance institutions (MFIs), using a sample of 832 MFIs from 74 countries for the period 2003–2011. The methodology used is logit analysis with panel data. The main results show that both internal and external factors influence the probability of a crisis.
Sainz Fenández, Isabel +3 more
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Cogent Economics & FinanceThe impact of microfinance institution (MFIs) activities on household revenue in Northern Ghana is of significant importance, particularly in light of the high levels of poverty in the region. The objective of this research is to explore the factors that
P. B. Domanban
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Go for a Woman if you Feel Risky: Evidence from Gender Diversity in MFIs
Корпоративные финансы, 2019 This paper contributes to the literature on management and corporate governance in microfinance institutions. The microfinance market is one of the rare markets with a large representation of women in management and governance roles. The objective of our
Alsu Khisamitova +2 more
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SHS Web of Conferences, 2016 Microfinance has emerged as an important instrument to alleviate poverty in many countries including in developing countries. Despite being able to demonstrate successes in the activity, conventional microfinance is not without controversy.
Mohd Thas Thaker Mohamed Asmy Bin +1 more
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The Challenges of Islamic Microfinance (Indonesia Evidence)
European Journal of Islamic Finance, 2014 Microfinance institutions and Islamic microfinance institutions that do not have a body would be transformed into cooperatives (Coop) or shareholder firms (SHFs) company under the act No.1 of 2013 (UU No.1 Tahun 2013) regarding microfinance institutions.
Lucky Nugroho Prastowo
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Shirkah, 2022 There has been to pertinent study considering the growth of Islamic and conventional microfinance institutions as an antecedent of financial inclusion in Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Uganda in a single study.
Tawfik Azrak, Muzamil Edema
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Amid increasing environmental and economic pressures, Africa's transition to a circular economy (CE) presents a vital pathway to inclusive, low‐carbon development. Yet, how digital transformation, informal innovation, and science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy readiness shape CE outcomes remains underexplored.
Emmanuel K. Manu +2 more
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Operational risk management, financial sector stability and sustainable development in West Africa
Discover SustainabilityAchieving sustainable development in West Africa is vital for integrating environmental, social and economic well-being in the region. This study examines the impact of operational risk management and financial sector’s stability on sustainable ...
Gabriel Osabohien +3 more
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