Unveiling the impact of economic and political globalisation on the efficiency of microfinance institutions

Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) strive to alleviate poverty by offering financial access and services the poor in society. MFIs play a significant role country's social economic advancement. This study aims examine relationship of political globalisation with efficiency Philippines Malaysia from 2012 2020. There are two types analysis adopted this study: non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) multiple panel regression model. In first stage, DEA approach is employed determine MFIs’ level efficiency. Next, determinants identified through regression. The results robustness test show that have better more effective compared Therefore, result shows concentrate on profitability sustainability operations they tend neglect their primary goal terms function, i.e., reducing poverty, since scores for higher than those Furthermore, MFIs, government, policymakers, investors, future researchers benefit outcomes study, as can obtain comprehensive insight variables could contribute MFIs.