.../methodology/approach Data for the study were obtained from the audited annual reports of microfinance companies operating in Ghana for the period 2009–2023. Earnings management indicator represented financial accounting information quality. For result estimation, multiple panel estimation techniques were...

... importance to each criterion (Greco et al., 2019). After that, the weight was given to each criterion based on their relative importance. Analytic hierarchy process Artificial neural network Financial education Financial literacy Microfinance Self-help group The rest of the paper...

.... Practical implications This study informs policymakers and microfinance institutions about the sustainability of women-led SHGs by empowering women in multiple capacities, including implementing inclusive microfinance for poverty alleviation; promoting nutritional empowerment for women in SHGs; capacity...

...Morrison Hendrik Riwu Kore; Rofikoh Rokhim; Riani Rachmawati; Lily Sudhartio Purpose The purpose of this research was to examine the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on social performance and the influence of social performance on financial performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs...

...Abiola Ayopo Babajide; Demola Obembe; Helen Solomon; Kassa Woldesenbet Purpose This paper examines mechanisms through which social capital strengthens microfinance impact on fostering female entrepreneurial success. Specifically, the study focuses on how, and to what extent, resources embedded...

...Shabiha Akter; Md Hamid Uddin; Ahmad Hakimi Tajuddin Purpose Performance assessment of microfinance institutions (MFIs) has long been a question of considerable research interest. The dual goals – financial performance and social performance of MFIs widely studied yet remain unsolved...

...Ines Ben Abdelkader; Faysal Mansouri Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide preliminary efficiency assessment of Arab microfinance institutions (MFIs) within the period 2002–2012. Microfinance is defined as the provision of financial services to poor and low-income households...

...K.S. Ranjani; Sanjeev Kumar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate empirical evidence of drift from social goals (mission drift) among Indian microfinance institutions (MFI). Design/methodology/approach The study used multiple proxies, namely, loan size, operating efficiency...

...Prasenjit Roy; Ambika Prasad Pati Purpose The purpose of the paper is to confirm the adherence of double bottom line objectives by the microfinance institutions (MFIs) of India and, further, to identify the causal factors that work out their double bottom line commitments. Design/methodology...

... allows deeper insights and more meaningful explanation of the relationship between microfinance and microenterprise performance in the case of Indonesia, including the effects of gender, lending scheme and money separation. Design/methodology/approach This study used a survey of 556 respondents...

...Md Aslam Mia Purpose The purpose of this paper is to measure and track the evolution of market concentration and competition in the microfinance industry in Bangladesh by employing both the structural and non-structural measurement techniques. Design/methodology/approach By using a unique...

... that have been obtained thus far. As the players in the microfinance sector recognize that sound governance is an important factor for a successful outcome in any microfinance institution objective, the paper helps shed some light on the situation of DFS in Niger. Generally, microfinance organizations...

...A.K. Siti-Nabiha; Zubir Azhar; Salmi Mohd Isa; A.Z. Siti-Nazariah Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the implementation of microfinance programs in three Malaysian development finance institutions (DFIs). Its main concerns revolve around how these DFIs measure and manage their social...

.... Development Evaluation Agricultural economies Developing countries Poverty Mozambique Microfinance Savings In Sub-Saharan Africa, 408 million people lived on less than $1.25 a day in 2008; of those, 75 percent resided in rural areas (IFAD, 2010). The poor participate in their local economies...

... contribute positively towards wealth creation and income generation of an individual. In recent years, microfinance has been duly recognized as one of the mechanisms facilitating and promoting financial inclusion. It aids financial inclusion not only in India but also across the globe. Admitting...

... in the four districts of Bangladesh. Logistic regression is used to estimate the odd of improving women empowerment after participating in microfinance. Findings The results show positive impacts of microfinance on most of the selected indicators for women’s empowerment. Research limitations...

... and/or objective advice, develop the skills and confidence to become more aware of financial risks and opportunities, to make informed choices, to know where to go for help, and to take other effective actions to improve their financial well-being.” Microfinance Uganda Structural equation modeling...

... be contacted at: khakeez@gmail.com 22 10 2015 13 03 2016 06 04 2016 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Microfinance Poverty alleviation Financial inclusion Inclusive finance Banking sector outreach is considered...

...Bhawani Singh Rathore Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the role of social capital in a microfinance contract. Design/methodology/approach – Systematic review of the theoretical and empirical literature on the role of social capital in microfinance. Findings...

...Stephen Korutaro Nkundabanyanga; Julius Opiso; Waswa Balunywa; Isaac Nabeeta Nkote Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish the relationship between managerial competence, managerial risk-taking behaviour and financial service outreach of microfinance institutions (MFIs). Design...