Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Microfinance Institutions and Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopian Development Landscape, 2007

Mekonnen Teklemariam, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18860384
Published: March 9, 2007

Abstract

Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) have emerged as a significant player in supporting women entrepreneurs in developing countries, including Ethiopia. A qualitative study was conducted through interviews with MFI representatives and women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia. Microfinance Institutions play a crucial role in supporting women entrepreneurs but face challenges such as high interest rates and limited access to formal credit markets. MFIs should enhance their outreach strategies to reach more rural communities and provide financial literacy training to improve borrowers' understanding of loan products.

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Mekonnen Teklemariam (2007). Microfinance Institutions and Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopian Development Landscape, 2007. African Public Sector Management (Public, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18860384

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African geographymicrofinanceentrepreneurshipqualitative researchempowermentgender economicscommunity development

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