Re-visiting the women’s empowerment through microfinance: new evidence from Bangladesh
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Paper/Presentation Title | Re-visiting the women’s empowerment through microfinance: new evidence from Bangladesh |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Rahman, Mohammad Mafizur (Author), Khanam, Rasheda (Author) and Nghiem, Son (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of 32nd International Business Research Conference |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2015 |
ISBN | 9781922069894 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.wbiworldconpro.com/uploads/melbourne-conference-2015-november/management/1447741933.pdf |
Conference/Event | 32nd International Business Research Conference |
Event Details | 32nd International Business Research Conference Parent International Business Research Conference (IBR) Delivery In person Event Date 23 to end of 25 Nov 2015 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Abstract | Previous literature has produced inconclusive evidence on the link between microcredit and women’s empowerment. This study, therefore, has re-visited the issue by conducting a household survey in the 4 districts of Bangladesh to examine whether microcredit is really empowering. In doing so, we have done a thorough review of the previous literature. Our results from the logistic regression indicate that microfinance has actually increased women’s empowerment in Bangladesh. We have found positive impact of most of the selected indicators on women’s empowerment. However, for achieving full benefit of microfinance in empowering women it must be supplemented by a significant amount of skills training and educational opportunities for these poor women and intensive awareness campaigns with an integrated approach. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440499. Development studies not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | No evidence of copyright restrictions preventing deposit. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Commerce |
Queensland University of Technology | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q348y/re-visiting-the-women-s-empowerment-through-microfinance-new-evidence-from-bangladesh
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