...Raymond K. Dziwornu; Eric B. Yiadom; Sampson B. Narteh-yoe Purpose The cost of agricultural loans is a major constraint to the growth of the agriculture sector. This paper examines agricultural loan pricing by banks in Ghana using panel data analysis. Design/methodology/approach Data were...

...Philip Ayagre; Gloria Dzeha; Maryam Kriese; Baah Kusi Purpose In this study, the authors present unique evidence on bank lending types by paying particular attention to the factors that drive the different types of bank lending in Africa using bank level data. Design/methodology/approach...

...Johan Coetzee; Lwazi Genukile Purpose The role of banks to efficiently allocate loans to borrowers is fundamental to a thriving economy. In South Africa this is particularly important, given a challenging socio-economic environment with high levels of unemployment and poor levels of economic...

...Neema Mori; Goodluck Towo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of board composition on the profitability of banks in Tanzania. First, it examines the differences between local and foreign-owned banks in terms of their boards and profitability, and then the contribution...

... to propose an integrative framework that investigates the internationalisation process of African banks. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative, case‐based approach, the study explores the distinct cases of four banks (three in Nigeria and one in Kenya/Mauritius) and explores...