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1. 1. The COVID-19 pandemic impact on theMicrofinance industry and the role ofdigitalization

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Fuad Alam; [2023]
   Keywords : Microfinance; COVID-19 pandemic; emerging economies; digitalization; microentreprenuers; microfinance institutions; Mikrofinans; COVID-19 pandemi; digitalisering; tillväxtekonomier; Bangladesh; mikroentreprenörer; mikrofinansinstitut;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the microfinance industry, particularly low-income individuals and communities, the bottom of the pyramid population in emerging economies. This study examines the effects of the pandemic on the microfinance industry's value chain as well as the role digitalization have played. READ MORE

3. 2. How financial regulation promotes financial inclusion in less developed countries

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Derick Okodi; [2021-06-24]
   Keywords : Bank regulation; Financial inclusion; BankCommercial and Microfinance regulation; Information asymmetry;

   Abstract : Aim: This thesis aims to examine how bank regulation reduces financial exclusion in Uganda. Methodology: A qualitative content analysis method was used to examine the Annual supervisory Reports of the Bank of Uganda and Journals about Microfinance institutions in Uganda to examine how banks regulation reduces financial exclusion. READ MORE

4. 3. The role of social networks in supporting micro and small entrepreneurship in Malawi

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : James Kumdana; [2020]
   Keywords : social networks; entreprenuership; bank Nkhonde; social capital; youth; Kinship networks;

   Abstract : In rural Malawi, the youth do not have access to credit and adequate entrepreneurship training. Despite alienation from Microfinance institutions, there are many Micro and Small Enterprises operating in the rural informal sector. READ MORE

5. 4. Saving for Change : A field study of Saving Groups impact on women’s empowerment in Uganda

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Sanna Börjeson; [2019]
   Keywords : Women’s Empowerment; Uganda; Microfinance; Saving Groups; Gender Equality;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the role self-help microfinance Saving Groups play in women’s empowerment in villages in Mbale district, Uganda. Central for the study is to identify the challenges and opportunities that participation in Saving Groups brings in women’s everyday life. READ MORE

6. 5. Impact Investment: The Midway between Investment and Philanthropy

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Norë Arifi; Lukas Richter; [2019]
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   Abstract : Impact investment is an innovation in the finance field, thus contributing to further development of social finance. This kind of investment is essential due to its ability to help reach the SDGs. The biggest challenges our generation has to address are represented through the SDGs. Impact investing offers a viable potential to tackle these goals. READ MORE