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Showing 1 to 20 of 71 for “"MFIS"”.
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Financial sustainability of rural microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Tanzania
… institutions using large and well developed MFIs in various countries. However, no such study has been conducted in rural Tanzania where majority of MFIs are small, most of which are member-based (cooperatives). Consequently, the factors affecting their financial sustainability are not known. …
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A comparative case assessment of the development roles of MFIs in Uganda and Bangladesh
… the theory and evaluate the development roles of MFIs in Uganda and Bangladesh. The study in particular focused on MFIs impact on poverty reduction, empowering women, promoting health, as well as promoting children's education in Uganda and Bangladesh. The study preferred the selected countries …
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Corporate Governance and Performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs): A Comparative Study in Sri Lanka and India
… and outreach of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Sri Lanka and India. Guidance and principles developed from prior research which has predominantly focussed on corporate governance relating to corporations in mature financial markets may not be efficacious. There is a need for a more …
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Invisible helping hands : how can capital markets access the poor and promote entrepreneurial spirits? : an analysis of international microfinance investment potential and a proposal for securitization in a microfinance global pool
… been utilized by many microfinance institutions (MFIs) to support their operations. However, such grants and loans, already of limited size and availability, are becoming harder to access as the pool of global MFIs grows. Another option for MFIs is tapping international capital markets, …
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The impact of Financial Regulations to the Financial Sustainability of Micro- Financial Institutions in Tanzania: a case study of Morogoro municipality.
… Specifically To identify the extent the MFIs financial regulation on the financial sustainability of MFI’s in Tanzania, to assess the influence of MFIs financial regulation on the financial sustainability of MFI’s in Tanzania, to assess the challenges facing MFIs sustainability in …
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The determinants of microfinance institutions’ capital structure around the world
… This study investigates the determinants of MFIs access to funding using a comprehensive measure of capital structure. The design of the study takes account three gaps in our current understanding of this topic. Firstly, despite the huge literature on MFIs corporate governance and the …
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Corporate Governance and Performance of Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study of Rwanda
… of their clients in form of loans. In 2006, some MFIs failed to reach their performance due to many factors most of which have not yet been researched. The study was led by one question which states thus: Is there a link between corporate governance is linked to the performance of MFIs. Whilst …
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Using micro-finance services to support climate change adaptation among small-scale farmers : identifying opportunities and challenges in southern Mozambique
… study explores how Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) can be capacitated in order to assist smallholder farmers to respond to climate change. The core objective of the study is to identify opportunities and needs to foster smallholders' adaptation through MFIs. The study is informed by a survey …
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Performance of microfinance institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: a cross country analysis of outreach, sustainability, efficiency and regulation
… analysis of micro finance institutions (MFIs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in terms of outreach, sustainability, efficiency and regulation. The specific objectives were: (1) To conduct a general institutional review on the performance of MFIs; (2) To analyse the determinants and extent of …
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Information and Communication Technology usage in development of Microfinance Institutions Services in periurban Areas in Tanzania: A Case of Ilala Municipality, Dar-es-Salaam Region
… the impact of ICT usage i ndevelopment of MFIs in loan services. MFIs are working tremendously to the empowerment, poverty reduction and improvement of living standards for the poor people in peri urban areas. In this research study; questionnaires used to gather and MFIs. The data …
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY USAGE IN DEVELOPMENT OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS SERVICES IN PERI-URBAN AREAS TANZANIA: A CASE OF ILALA MUNICIPALITY IN DAR-ES-SALAAM CITY
… the impact of ICT usage in development of MFIs in loan services. MFIs are working tremendously to the empowerment, poverty reduction and improvement of living standards for the poor people in peri urban areas. In this research study; questionnaires used to gather and MFIs. The data …
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Joint use of poverty scoring and credit scoring: advantages and limitations of a new technique for socially oriented and sustainability-minded microfinance institutions
… disproportionately. Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), which generally operate with higher interest rates, are more exposed to adverse selection. Thorough credit analysis, collateral, credit reporting, and the imminence of legal or social pressure reduce adverse selection. When interest rates …
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Essays in microfinance: their capital structure and financial inclusion.
… determinants of the funding structure of MFIs. Secondly, we examine the impact of funding/capital structure on MFI financial and social performance. Finally, within the context of unfavourable financial exclusion level in SSA, we question just how much important MFIs are in improving the …
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The Contribution of Microfinance Institutions to Poverty Reduction at South District In Zanzibar
… the contributions of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Zanzibar and determine their effectiveness in reducing poverty. The problem behind this study was that, there was no adequate MFI’s contribution to SMEs in Zanzibar. The study used a mixed methods approach in data collection and analysis. …
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The impact of Microcredit Finance in the Performance of Small and Media Business Enterprises: A Case Study of Temeke Municipality
… following objectives: To assess the impact of MFIs loan in the business expansion of SMEs, to assess whether or not MFIs training help SMEs to improve their financial status, to assess whether MFIs provides a better chance for small and medium business to improve their productivity capacity, to …
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Predictors of Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: Relationships Between Cognitive, Physical, and Subjective Measures of Disease Burden
… QoL, only the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) was significant, accounting for 31% of the variance in Overall scores on the MSQOL-54 (p < .001). Significant predictors of mental health-related QoL included the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms (QIDS) and the Modified Fatigue Impact …
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Competition Between Microfinance Institutions and the Formal Banking Sector
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) lend to impoverished communities with the goal of spurring increases in income, consumption, business activity, and decision making power. My research looks at how the formal banking sector responds to MFI branch entry. I use data from a randomized control study …
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Loan growth and risk: evidence from microfinance institutions in Africa
… early 2000s. Since microfinance institutions (MFIs) provide financial services such as loans, savings and insurance to poor clients who face exclusion from formal financial institutions, they are considered as one of the most prolific tools to alleviate poverty and achieve financial inclusion …
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Growth of Indian microfinance : a case-study-based review of trends and challenges
… for-profit commercial microfinance institutions (MFIs) and not-for-profit NGO MFIs. The study discusses evolving legal structures, strategies, financing models, and operating models used by Indian MFIs to rapidly grow their operations in order to fulfill the huge unmet demand. It also covers the …
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The contribution of Microfinace Institutions on the Economic Performance of SMEs in Tanzania. The case of Kisaccos-Kitunda and Jiendeleze Group-Ketumbeine
… where the representative sample of 77 SMEs, 6MFIs` workers and 3 MFIs leaders were randomly selected. The data was collected using different tools such as questionnaires, interviews, documentary review and observation. The findings from the study have shown that there is no progress of SMEs at …
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