Convergence of the performance of microfinance institutions: A decomposition analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econmod.2019.05.014
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we focus on investigating whether and to what extent patterns of performance microfinance institutions converge over time. In particular, we analyze whether patterns of performance are related to changes in operating… read more here.
Keywords: microfinance; convergence performance; performance microfinance; performance ... See more keywords
Performance of Microfinance Institutions: Does Government Ideology Matter?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.07.021
Abstract: We draw on the political economy theory and examine whether incumbent government’s political ideology affects the performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). We collect data on 619 MFIs from 75 countries over the period of 1996–2012… read more here.
Keywords: ideology; government; microfinance institutions; government ideology ... See more keywords
Mobile Banking Impacting the Performance of Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study from Rwanda
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DOI: 10.1142/s0219877020500017
Abstract: Globally, high costs and loan defaults are the biggest threats to microfinance profitability and sustainability. This explorative study investigates how and to what extent mobile banking can foster the performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). It… read more here.
Keywords: mobile banking; study; microfinance institutions; performance microfinance ... See more keywords