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ABSTRACT This article examines the impact of microfinance ‘plus’ (i.e. coordinated combination of financial and nonfinancial services) on the performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). Using a global data set of… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT This article examines the impact of microfinance ‘plus’ (i.e. coordinated combination of financial and nonfinancial services) on the performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). Using a global data set of MFIs in 77 countries, we find that the provision of nonfinancial services does not harm nor improve MFIs’ financial sustainability and efficiency. The results however suggest that the provision of social services is associated with improved loan quality and greater depth of outreach.
Keywords:
nonfinancial services;
financial nonfinancial;
microfinance;
microfinance institutions;
benefit integrating;
institutions benefit
Journal Title: Applied Economics
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Applied Economics
Year Published: 2017
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