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  1. 1. Communicating online microfinance as an effective poverty alleviation tool: a case study of Kiva

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Stuart Grant; [2018]
    Keywords : Microfinance; Chains of equivalence; Kiva;

    Abstract : Microfinance is a significant component of financial inclusion, which has come to the fore in contemporary developmental literature and practice. It has been used as a poster child of millennial development. READ MORE

  3. 2. Financial sustainability of microfinance : a zero default case study of the Chanthaburi Province Savings Group

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Warut Woradithee; [2011]
    Keywords : Chanthaburi; delinquency; default; group-lending contract; joint liability; microfinance; repayment rate; welfare ;

    Abstract : Apart from poverty alleviation which is the prominent mission of microfinance institutions (MFIs), MFIs also need to maintain their financial sustainability to assure that they will have working capital in the next period. "Repayment rate" is a common indicator used to measure financial sustainability of MFIs. READ MORE

  4. 3. How to apply microfinance activities in the developed world : a case study in New York City

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Sofia Bredberg; Sara Ek; [2011]
    Keywords : microfinance; poverty alleviation; financial sustainability; developed world; microfinance programs; empowerment; Grameen America; Acción USA; Project Enterprise;

    Abstract : This study strives to examine how microfinance activities can be successfully applied in the developed world. This is done through a field study in New York City. READ MORE

  5. 4. How to apply microfinance activities in the developed world : a case study in New York City

    University essay from KTH/Bygg- och fastighetsekonomi

    Author : Sofia Bredberg; Sara Ek; [2011]
    Keywords : Microfinance; poverty alleviation; financial sustainability; developed world; microfinance programs; empowerment; Grameen America; Acción USA; Project Enterprise;

    Abstract : This study strives to examine how microfinance activities can be successfully applied in the developed world. This is done through a field study in New York City. READ MORE

  6. 5. The implications of financial sustainability in the microfinance industry

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Sara Ek; [2011]
    Keywords : Microfinance; Financial sustainability; Poverty alleviation; Mission drift; Commercialization;

    Abstract : Microfinance is a relatively young and somewhat ambiguous concept. The phenomenon has, however, proven to contribute to making the lives better for many poor people, thus the interest for the industry has grown substantially. The increased attention has stimulated the movement towards more financially sustainable organizations. READ MORE