...Jesse Lee Veenstra Purpose This study aims to explore the role and influence of pastors in microfinance programs within their congregations in Liberia, particularly how they balance spiritual leadership with the responsibilities of overseeing microfinance programs. It examines the complexities...

...Simplice Asongu Purpose This study aims to examine how the starting of business by females can be promoted by assessing critical levels of microfinance institutions (MFIs) penetration that policymakers must endeavor to maintain and/or attain in order for female unemployment not to represent...

...’ performance, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of employee turnover on the social outreach (e.g. breadth of outreach) of microfinance institutions (MFIs), also known as the financial inclusion agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals. Design/methodology/approach To achieve...

... rights only Microfinance Corporate finance Corporate social responsibility Corporate governance Economic development From the reform and opening up in 1978, China’s economy has been developing at a rapid pace. However, through this process, the contradiction between economic...

...Nisha Bharti; Sushant Malik Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether focus on social output affects the efficiency of MFIs. Inclusive growth is the key developmental aim for many developing countries, including India. The role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in promoting...

...Sweta Sinha; Koustab Ghosh Purpose The special importance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the context of emerging economies is well acknowledged. The success of MFIs is country, culture and context-specific. This study aims to capture the organizational sustainability viewpoint of MFIs...