The link between finance and growth is a well-researched area, yet this relationship at the local level has received little empirical scrutiny. We trace operations of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Africa. examine role played by MFIs on economic development using model capturing both geography dynamics for periods 1992–2015. Our sample representative 2,170 operating 144 cities, 154 towns, ...

Abstract This research assesses the effect of capital structure on sustainability Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Bamenda, Cameroon. We use panel data obtained from audited annual financial statements fifteen (15) MFIs, comprising both member- and shareholder-owned MFIs Cameroon 2014 to 2020, an ex-post facto causal design. Debt, equity, grants, retained earnings are used capture structure,...

Abstract The literature gap in microfinance paradox of double bottom line (financial performance vs. outreach) has always been an interesting area research. This paper proposes a theoretical model most suitable for Islamic Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) which enables MFIs’ to operate together with the existing financial models compliant Shariah Law. is based on distributed verification/decisi...

The microvascular flow index (MFI) is commonly used to semiquantitatively characterize the velocity of microcirculatory perfusion as absent (0), intermittent (1), sluggish (2), or normal (3). There are three approaches to compute MFI: (1) the average of the predominant flow in each of the four quadrants (MFI(by quadrants)), (2) the direct assessment during the bedside video acquisition (MFI(poi...

Microfinance is considered a better solution for the fight against poverty. It allows integration of excluded into productive activity. The current challenge MFIs (microfinance institutions) to seek their durability and sustainability, in order be able achieve objective. Sustainability can defined as ability institutions maintain sustainability actions. assessed through three dimensions, namely...

We suggest an explanation for the existence of “mission drift”, tendency Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to lend money wealthier borrowers rather than very poor. focus on relationship between MFIs and external funding institutions. assume that both institutions are pro-poor agree optimal proportion funds be granted poorer borrower. However, asymmetric information effort chosen by MFI identify ...

Poverty and Financial exclusion are the greatest challenges facing an emerging economy like India. Many countries, including India, had implemented subsidised credit to irradicate poverty, which only increased NPA (Non-Performing Assets). MFIs (Microfinance Institutions) were formed bridge gap between formal financial sector financially excluded. Social commitment forms one of basic characteris...

Research background: Microfinance institutions (MFIs) play an important role in alleviating poverty. Thus, MFIs should be efficient order to ensure that their objectives on social welfare and financial performance can achieved by identifying the potential determinants, specifically globalisation.
 Purpose of article: This paper examines impacts globalisation dimensions interpersonal, infor...

This work compares the technical efficiency of private and publicly listed Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), to that commercial banks a similar scale geographical location. Two research questions are addressed: MFIs go public more efficient than non-public MFIs?; and, how relative “comparable” banks? Our results indicate when latter operate at suboptimal scale. That is, able grant same amounts...