We start by providing an overview of financial systems in the African continent. We then
consider the regions of Arab North Africa, West Africa, East and Central Africa, and Southern …

Purpose–This paper aims to highlight the challenges faced by the Islamic microfinance
institutions (MFIs) and map out suggestions in overcoming the issues. Design/methodology …

Purpose–This paper aims to examine the prospect of utilising corporate social responsibility
and entrepreneurship (CSRE) as antidotes for mitigating the incidences of poverty …

Purpose This study aims to propose and verify the suitability and applicability of Islamic
equity-based microfinance models for financing micro, small and medium enterprises …

Islamic social finance is akin to the conventional social finance but the former is subjected to
the established principles of SharÄ «â€ ah. In generating positive impacts to the society, the …

Microfinance is regarded as an effective technique of poverty alleviation since it provides
access to financial resources that can assist in poverty reduction by increasing financial …

Microfinance is known to be one of the best tools to combat poverty, and believed to have a
positive effect on environmental awareness. This book analyses the impacts of Islamic …

The micro finance policy, regulatory and supervisory framework released by Central bank of
Nigeria (CBN 2005) has put the accountants, managers and players in the microfinance …

The study attempts to mirror the state of the institutions since 2006. The growth of
microfinance in Nigeria is phenomenal with over 900licensed institutions mostly operating in …

Purpose–This paper seeks to examine the ethical dilemmas that emerge when offering
microfinance services in BOP markets. Design/methodology/approach–Utilizing the ethical …