Browsing Department of Economics and Finance by Subject "microfinance institutions"
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Boards in microfinance institutions: how do stakeholders matter?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Microfinance Institutions provide financial services to poor people. Governance of these organizations is important so that they can operate efficiently and sustainably. This study analyzes the influence of stakeholders ... -
Religion and governance in microfinance institutions: evidence from the global microfinance industry
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis sought to study the influence of religion on corporate governance in Microfinance Institutions. The study uses secondary data on a sample of rated Christian and secular MFIs compiled in rating reports by rating ... -
Scale economies and input price elasticities in microfinance institutions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)We evaluate the efficiency of microfinance institutions (MFIs) using a structural approach which also captures these institutions' outreach and sustainability objectives. We estimate economies of scale and input price ... -
The influence of international ownership on the performance of microfinance institutions
(Master thesis, 2016)The microfinance industry is experiencing rapid growth and financing this growth is a legitimate concern. During the past decade, international commercial funding in the form of international equity and debt has played a ...